Data Center Expense Associate

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Data Center Expense AssociateJob SummaryManage pay-to-process (P2P) related matters. Owns coordination and consolidation of budget and forecast data, provide commitment tracking reporting to support Data Centre teams, and ad hoc duties requiring skill and considerable judgement.ResponsibilitiesSupports the team by creating Purchase Requisitions for the regional Data centre Operations team and is a key touch point for Ops team on finance admin related queriesWorks with requestors to make sure POs receipted accurately and timelyUpdates commitment values vs. POs and working with Ops Finance/General Ledger, assesses what commitments have not been made vs. budgetEnsures compliance of Purchase Requests, all required contracts/legal approvals, accounting codes and competitive bidsContacts vendor for invoices when required to identify issues and supports vendors as key point of contact for query resolution management working closely with accounts payable teamSolves billing/invoice problems related to the country/region expensesAssists in compilation of data for the budget and forecast process which includes quarterly forecast and annual budgetsResponsible for running and providing commitment tracking reporting to data centre teams, supporting Ops finance on month end reporting, variance commentary, and supporting the accrual processAssist in providing SLAs around Ops tasks completion and accuracy (such as receipting)Solves problems in straightforward semi-routine situations by applying acquired job skills to provide solutions considers possible solutionsInvestigates actual vs. forecast variancesAssists in month end accrual processProvides analysis and performs ad hoc duties as requiredQualificationsExperience and understanding of finance processes and finance reportingProblem solving skills and able to provide recommendations for improvementExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with various business partnersKnowledge of Excel (financial formulas, pivot tables)Fluency in EnglishEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.