Senior Staff Accountant

What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Senior Staff Accountant within our Accounting division. This position falls under our Corporate Payments line of business and is located in our Finance and Accounting Center of Excellence Center in Brentwood, TN.  You will report directly to the Director of Accounting and regularly collaborate with the team and other departments.   How We Work As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will be expected to work in an office environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing: Assigned workspace in the Brentwood office. Company-issued equipment remote access Formal, hands-on training   Role Responsibilities   The responsibilities of the role will include: Preparation and review of various month-end close activities, including timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations Prompt response to provide additional support for preliminary month-end financial review and flux explanations at the request of supervisors Ensure collaboration with the accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close Mentor and develop staff with collaborative approach establishing accountabilities, objectives, priorities and monitoring/evaluating results Continually evaluate and optimize month-end close processes to deliver process automation and improved accuracy. Participates in the preparation and review of internal controls and the corresponding policies and procedures that improve the overall operation and reduce risks of the business. Coordinate with other team members within our department to ensure accuracy of the financial account balances Partner with and liaison with other departments on analyzing financial balances, problem resolution, and strategic business initiatives Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned   Qualifications & Skills Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively communicate to all levels of an organization when necessary Ability to coordinate and work within a team in a hybrid environment Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines timely accurately in a high pace environment Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills Hands-on, detail-oriented individual with the ability to see the big picture Desire to work in a complex, large-scale accounting and finance environment The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally Uncompromising commitment to diligence, rigor and excellence Firm, assertive, and non-abrasive style that engenders collaboration and loyalty Desire to grow into a position that helps lead peers and plays an instrumental role in employee growth and development Advanced computer skills for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and up to date skills for ERP, EPM and DB systems   The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA track preferred 2-5 years of previous experience in accounting roles – public accounting experience a plus Understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations Fintech, financial, technology sector/industry experience a plus Interest with process improvement and IT system implementation projects   Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements) Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.) Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes   Our Company & Purpose Corpay is a global leader in business payments, laser focused on developing smarter ways for businesses to pay their expenses.  Since 2000, Corpay has developed innovative digital solutions that help businesses better track, manage, and pay their expenses. Today, Corpay is an S&P 500 company with hundreds of thousands of customers using our products in over 100 countries. Companies of all sizes, industries and geographies rely on our product portfolio to manage spending more quickly, efficiently and securely than ever before.    We embrace a culture grounded in five key values: integrity, collaboration, innovation, execution and people.  These values offer you the opportunity to ‘thrive & grow’ through career development, volunteer, community, and wellness initiatives. This allows you to create a balance between professional goals and personal achievement.   Corpay is also committed to building and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, equality, and belonging by: Welcoming people of different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations; Empowering our people to share their experiences and ideas through open forums and individual conversations; and Valuing each person’s unique perspectives and individual contributions. Embracing diversity enables our people to “make the difference” as Corpay and its more than 8,000 employees continue to shape the future of global payments. Learn more by visiting www.Corpay.com or following Corpay on LinkedIn.   Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Corpay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corpay provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency, please click the following links: EEO and Pay Transparency   #LI-DS1