Senior Accountant, Settlement Accounting

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

Production and Financial Reporting:

• Lead and oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Serve as a primary reviewer and poster of journal entries and reconciliations prepared by Junior and Staff Accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and correcting entries, ensuring proper portfolio maintenance.

• Perform advanced balance sheet account reconciliations, conducting in-depth variance analysis and escalating risks when necessary.

• Analyze and report financial statement variances, providing clear and concise insights to the Accounting and Finance management team.

• Ensure all financial transactions and records adhere to GAAP, SOX, and federal and state regulations, as well as company policies.

• Act as a liaison with internal departments and external auditors, providing financial insights and supporting audit requirements.

• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Work closely with business partners, operations teams, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient financial reporting.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Junior and Staff Accountants, assisting in professional development and issue resolution.

Projects, Process Optimization & Technology Enhancements:

• Actively contribute to the automation and enhancement of accounting processes, supporting system integrations and efficiency improvements.

• Assist with financial system upgrades, participating in SIT, SAT/UAT testing, and post-mortem discussions to ensure smooth transitions.

• Participate in corporate special projects, including process automation, system migrations, and data integrity enhancements.

• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), onboarding documentation, and variance logs.

• Identify operational inefficiencies in reconciliation and reporting workflows, proposing and implementing data-driven solutions.

• Participate in interdepartmental projects, committees, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.

• Assist management in tracking project milestones, dependencies, and issue resolution logs to ensure timely completion of financial projects.

Regulatory Compliance, Safeguarding & Audit Support

• Ensure accounting records and financial reports comply with safeguarding, data protection, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in  internal and external audits related to safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in accordance with industry regulations.

• Support compliance training efforts to ensure internal teams understand financial controls, policies, and regulatory expectations.

• Monitor and assess compliance changes affecting accounting, settlement processes, and reporting systems, providing recommendations for necessary updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Accountancy 

• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including staff and senior-level responsibilities.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Experience in analyzing financial variances, reconciling accounts, and reviewing financial statements.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex financial discrepancies.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and financial reporting systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification (or progress toward certification).

• Experience with Oracle Financials, Frontier, or other ERP systems.

• Industry experience in credit card processing, banking, or financial services.

• Background in Big 4 public accounting or audit experience.

• Experience with projects, system migrations, or process automation initiatives.

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