Accountant I

Position Title : Accountant I – Expense Recovery (P1)Company SummaryCrown 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 S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$100B.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.Position SummaryThe Accountant I is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Expense Recovery Team and continual process improvement. Assist in the preparation and distribution of customer invoices and development of financial and statistical reports.Essential Job Functions• Provide support to Senior Staff Accountants, Accounting Manager – Expense Recovery, Billing and Cash Application Manager, Accounts Payable Manager and Assistant Controller in the day-to-day operations of Expense Recovery billings.• Complete account reconciliations on a timely basis.• Provide excellent customer service through partnership and collaboration, timely follow up and resolution of matters related to pass throughs, which includes addressing issues relating to payments, invoice disputes, utility service issues and general customer communication.• Analyze and interpret contracts to evaluate customer compliance related to pass throughs and develop strategies to ensure collections of same.• Prepare entries for the general ledger in compliance with established rules and principles of general accounting.• Assist in the preparation of Expense Recovery billings as required.• Assist in the coordination and preparation for financial audits as required.• Assist in documentation and development of department processes.• Maintain files and records.Education/Certifications• High school diploma or equivalent• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline preferredExperience/Minimum Requirements• Two (2) years of related general accounting experienceOther Skills/Abilities• Working knowledge of computer accounting software, with an emphasis on JD Edwards and Microsoft applications (specifically Microsoft Excel)• Strong verbal/written communication skills and customer service skills• Proven problem-solving ability and be detail oriented• Ability to identify and communicate items needing resolution• Working knowledge of basic Accounting/Financial principlesOrganizational RelationshipReports to: Accounting Supervisor – Expense RecoveryTitle(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/AWorking Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and 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.#LI-IM1 #LI-HybridEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)