Senior Accountant, Settlement Accounting

Description
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.