About Vantage

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Accounting General Department

Vantage Accounting Operations is a shared services team responsible for accurately and efficiently recording financial transactions while building positive financial relationships with customers and vendors across North America.

The team coordinates the entry, review, and approval of day-to-day transaction processing in accordance with financial policies and department SLAs. The team members proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development and implementation of continuous process improvements by maximizing the use of our technology resources, and continuing education to improve accounting operational efficiency through assessing, standardizing, and streamlining day-to-day processes. The team behaves with integrity, synergy, flexibility, respect, and initiative.

Position Overview

This role will be based in: Denver, CO and is in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Vantage is looking for an autonomous, detail-oriented, high-performing cash accountant. The Staff Accountant performs and assists with the recording of day-to- day accounting and cash activities, the preparation of month end reconciliations, document and work within our internal control processes, and to support the financial close process for Vantage’s portfolio of entities.

The Staff Accountant will also assist with financial audits, participate in system improvement initiatives and grow with the accounting team through learning opportunities and additional account reconciliation.

Essential Job Functions

• Review bank statements and record cash transactions in both USD and CAD for the organization’s multiple bank accounts, including payments, receipts, internal transfers, bank fees, and debt transactions

• Monitor and reconcile a high volume of cash accounts to ensure that bank account balances to the general ledger and any unusual items are investigated and posted timely 

• Complete weekly and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity is properly recorded

• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting teams to solve incomplete, pending and irregular transactions

• Collaborate with the Treasury team for bank reporting and supporting documentation requests necessary to properly record transactions

• Receive, identify, and resolve a variety of internal and external inquiries concerning account statuses and transactions

• Assists with intercompany related projects and reconciliations for month-end reporting

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred

• Equivalent combination of education, internship experience, or relevant work experience may be considered

Experience:

• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

• 1 - 2 years of experience in cash operations, accounting, finance, accounts payable, or accounts receivable preferred

• Real estate industry experience is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering financial transactions

• Basic understanding of cash flow transactions, banking processes, and payment operations

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, debits and credits, and general ledger activity

• Strong Excel skills including, sorting, filtering, basic formulas and working with large data sets

• Ability to organize daily tasks, meet deadlines, and manage repetitive transaction-based work with consistency

• Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions or escalate issues

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially when researching variance and unreconciled item

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for following up on reconciling items with internal teams

• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and process optimization in a fast paced environment

• Experience in foreign currency transactions not required

• Experience with SOX preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not required.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!