Sr. Associate Accountant

Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We are seeking a candidate a Sr Associate Accountant who would be an integral part of the accounting team and is responsible for providing reliable, timely and accurate financial data in a dynamic financial environment. This position is responsible for researching, analyzing, reviewing and reconciling all accounts and proactively resolving all issues to achieve efficient and accurate month-end closes.

What you’ll own

• Assist with month-end closing process including timely and accurate preparation of journal entries

• Prepare and enter journal entries, including but not limited to correcting entries, allocating expenditures and accruals

• Perform and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations with an in-depth analysis

• Prepare and present monthly financial statement results and report on variances to the Accounting and Finance management team

• Assist in supporting quarterly reviews and year-end audits

• Ensure all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedures

• Act as liaison with other departments and external parties concerning accounting information of subsidiary and other assigned areas

• Ensure adherence to Sox requirements

• Analyze and document department processes and procedures and recommend improvements as needed
  

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
• Three to five years of accounting experience in a combination of staff and senior positions
• Skilled in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and results
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), experience in large ERP (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP)

It’s a bonus if you have

• Analyze and document department processes and procedures and recommend improvements as needed
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in team driven environment yet be able to work independently to complete daily expectations
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must be flexible, customer focused and an agent of change
• Possess a positive attitude
• Escalate issues as appropriate
• Detailed oriented and able to set priorities
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

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Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

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EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.