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Senior Accountant

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
DC Washington DC
 DC
Postal Code
20001
Country
United States

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Description


Senior Accountant

Job Description

OVERVIEW

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 CoStar's independent research organization - the industry's 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. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the global consolidation of the Company's financial statements with a focus on helping maintain and enhance the Company's ERP, Oracle. Responsibilities include working closely with the financial systems team on Oracle upgrades and implementations of new functionality, and maintaining and designing reports used for management and external reporting. This role will also be responsible for overseeing general ledger maintenance including changes to the chart of accounts and legal entity structure, and will be integral in helping execute various financial system projects as CoStar Group continues to scale for growth. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in communicating with the broader finance organization to understand the needs of the business and ensure ERP updates are appropriately implemented.

This Senior Accountant will also be responsible for various month end close duties including global consolidation, which includes recording and analyzing inter-company transactions and eliminations, foreign currency and cost allocations, as well as, general accruals, and various other ad hoc projects as assigned. This person will also be involved in the integration of acquired businesses, including the integration and mapping of GL systems. This role will also include reporting responsibilities related to monthly management financials and quarterly and annual SEC filings.

The Senior Accountant should be eager to learn and demonstrate strong communication, time management and organizational skills. The Senior Accountant should be highly adaptable to change due to Costar's 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 Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assistance in a variety of aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation and maintenance
  • Assistance with special projects within department or as part of cross-functional teams
  • Preparation of monthly journal entries and supporting schedules and review of monthly financial results
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related
  • 3-5 year's accounting experience working in a large international public company and/or Big 4 accounting firm
  • Consolidations and/or financial reporting experience
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred
  • Licensed CPA
  • Strong project management, time management and communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and analyze data effectively
  • Ability to work with financial systems design, structure and reporting
  • Ability to work effectively within a team to complete projects


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; Apartments.com, 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 4,300 worldwide.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll 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


Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

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