Staff 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:

• Ensure financial records comply with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and company policies.

• Prepare, monthly, and adjusting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on accuracy and timeliness, conducting root cause analysis to resolve discrepancies.

• Participate in the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring proper cutoff procedures and adherence to reporting deadlines.

• Analyze financial variances and provide detailed explanations to management, collaborating with business units to resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare financial statements, reports, and management summaries for assigned portfolios or business units.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment with accounting policies and financial reporting requirements.

• Contribute to intra-department initiatives, including process standardization, policy updates, and system enhancements.

Projects, Process Optimization & Technology Enhancements:

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to streamline reconciliation and reporting workflows.

• Participate in process automation initiatives, supporting the setup of system integrations to reduce manual processes.

• Support the standardization and maintenance of accounting documentation, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

• Participate in system upgrades, automation projects, and process enhancements as assigned by management.

• Serve as an active team member on corporate special projects and finance-related initiatives.

• Engage in post-mortem discussions with the Settlement Management team to analyze project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

• Contribute to intra-department initiatives, including process standardization, policy updates, and system enhancements.

• Track dependencies and milestones to ensure timely completion of assigned implementations and project tasks.

Regulatory Compliance, Safeguarding & Audit Support

• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.

• Maintain financial records in strict accordance with GAAP, SOX, and internal policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls.

• Support both internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Work closely with management to ensure financial transactions comply with safeguarding, data protection, and security policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Accountancy degree

•  2+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on reconciliation, audit, or financial reporting.

•  Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.

•  Proficiency in financial reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.

•  Excellent analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies.

•  Experience working with accounting software and financial systems.

•  Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

•  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

•  High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent 

• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP systems.

• Background in credit card processing, banking, or financial services industry.

• Big 4 or public accounting audit experience.

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