Sr. Accountant
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CoStar delivers real-time verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStars independent research organization the industrys largest with global data delivery software and application solutions clients can act on opportunities with confidence.
At CoStar Group our finance group centralizes transaction processes providing accurate reporting financial resolutions and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specializations including accounts payable accounts receivable cash and asset management client contracts and billing and revenue recognition.
As a Senior Accountant you will be primarily responsible for assisting in the global monthly revenue close process including preparation of (i) monthly journal entries (ii) account reconciliations and (iii) variance analyses related to the monthly results. This position will also collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis Billings Cash collections and Revenue Service teams to assist in the monthly close process and to understand fluctuations from budget and forecast.
The Senior Accountant should have a general knowledge Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience (i) working within a monthly close process (ii) preparing journal entries and account reconciliations (iii) identifying and improving monthly processes. The Senior Accountant should be eager to learn and demonstrate strong communication time management and organizational skills. This person should be highly adaptable to change due to Costars rapid growth via organic growth and acquisitions. The Senior Accountant will have a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position will report to the Director of Revenue.
This position may get exposure to technical accounting issues and interactions with external auditors related to the close process account reconciliations and variance analyses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation of monthly journal entries and supporting schedules and review of monthly financial results
Assistance in a variety of aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation
Assistance with special projects within department or as part of cross-functional teams
Research technical accounting issues
Work with external auditors and facilitate review of the close process account reconciliations and variance analyses
Ensure timely monthly close and accurate monthly results
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CPA candidate
3-5 years experience working in a large international publicly traded company or Big 4 accounting firm
Experience preparing or reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Process implementation experience
Strong project management time management and organizational skills
General knowledge of GAAP guidelines and ability to enhance knowledge and apply to a variety of situations
Familiarity with systems and optimizing use of systems to generate data for analyses
Strong Excel skills required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Experience with Oracle Fusion a plus
Demonstratedworking knowledge of ASC 606 a plus
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY
Founded in 1987 CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information analytics and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry CoStar Group includes CoStar the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; the premier rental home resource for renters property managers and owners; STR the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.
Headquartered in Washington DC CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe Canada and Asia with a staff of over 4300 worldwide.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Working at CoStar Group means youll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives youll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life legal and supplementary insurance
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio Pelotons personal training group exercise classes as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day
Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate prepared foods fresh fruit and other healthy snacks
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
