What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Global Payments Inc.?
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Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a staff accountant who will help develop, implement and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial records while supporting month-end close activities. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, assists with financial reporting and analysis, identifies discrepancies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions. Success in this role contributes directly to accurate financial reporting and the overall financial performance of the organizationWhat you’ll own
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a staff accountant who will help develop, implement and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial records while supporting month-end close activities. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, assists with financial reporting and analysis, identifies discrepancies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions. Success in this role contributes directly to accurate financial reporting and the overall financial performance of the organizationWhat you’ll own
- Ensure that all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedures
- Prepare and enter daily and month end journal entries
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner to include performing detailed research and analysis of differences in the accounts
- Participation in monthly close process
- Assist with quarter and year-end audits as required
- Act as a liaison with other departments concerning accounting information and other assigned areas
- Work directly with operational personnel to gain an understanding of the processes behind the assigned accounts
- Analyze department processes and procedures and recommend improvements as noted
- Involvement in special projects as needed
- Able 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
- Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
- Strong organizational and communication skills required
- Detailed oriented and able to set priorities
- Proficient in Excel including pivot tables and Vlookups, MsWord
- Ability to manage deadlines and customer satisfaction
- Must be proactive, detailed and results oriented
- Knowledge of Oracle Financial software
- Two years of experience in general ledger accounting