Position Title: Real estate Account Analyst (Property Management) Lease Accountant

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role Description

As a Property Management lease Accountant, you serve as a key guardian of financial precision within our systems. Your primary focus is to meticulously oversee financial data, ensuring its accuracy, SOX compliance, and reliability to uphold the integrity of our operations. This role works within the Revenue or Expense team abstracting contract financial data into our ERP system. This data is used throughout the organization for reporting and deliverables to our customers, property owners, and Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor processes related to Commencement or Quality Assurance activities ensuring ongoing accuracy and integrity of financial data within our ERP system.
• Oversee and facilitate accurate and timely payments or billings to clients and property owners, verifying compliance with contractual agreements.
• Follow all applicable deadlines and responsibilities as outlined in the accounting close schedule.
• Implement quality assurance measures to identify and correct discrepancies in billing/payments, ensuring precision in financial transactions for audit and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Client Services, and Real Estate Services to address financial discrepancies and ensure accurate billing and data management.
• Maintain detailed documentation of processes, corrections, and escalations, and generate reports to track and communicate the status of financial accuracy and resolution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and automation within the Commencement or Quality Assurance domain.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• 2 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or quality assurance, preferably within a real estate or property management setting
• Strong understanding of financial systems, data management, and billing processes
• Knowledge of legal documentation and compliance requirements related to financial transactions and (GAAP) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Experience with financial software systems and databases.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Certification or coursework in accounting, finance, or quality assurance.
• Familiarity with real estate or property management industry practices.
• Contract abstraction experience.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Operations Manager

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)