What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Accounting Supervisor position at Global Payments?
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.
Summary of This Role
The Accounting Supervisor is an integral part of the accounting team and is responsible for providing reliable, timely and accurate financial data in a dynamic financial environment. This position is responsible for supporting the team with research, analysis, and reconciliation of various accounts and proactively resolving all issues to achieve efficient and accurate month-end closes.
What Part Will You Play?
Review assignments and journal entries prepared by Junior and Staff Accountants
Mitigate risk by timely researching and escalating variances and by coaching staff through issue resolution
Review and oversee financial reporting prior to management approval
Responsible for month-end closing process including timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
Ability to perform detailed, professional balance sheet account reconciliations with in-depth understanding of your balances.
Prepare and present monthly financial statement results and report on variances to the Accounting and Finance management team
Prepare professional, and accurate compliance reviews and/or audit requests in accordance with required deadlines.
Ensure all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP, Sox requirements along with Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedures
Act as liaison with other departments and external parties concerning accounting information of subsidiary and other assigned areas
Manage and provide guidance to a team of accountants, oversee daily operations of their work, and conduct training/feedback as necessary
Ability to speak clearly and comfortably to all levels of Accounting management within the organization.
Ability to collaborate on special projects as needed within and outside of the Accounting organization
Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information within established Company policy and procedures
Strong communication skills across digital channels, and , 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, get-things done attitude
Must be comfortable working in a remote environment with a dedicated workspace in your home and a strong internet connection
What Are We Looking For in This Role?
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in a combination of staff and senior positions
Skilled in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and results
Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
Detailed oriented and able to set priorities
Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills
Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and other financial systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Oracle Financial software
Credit Card Processing or Bankcard Industry experience
CPA Certification
Proficient in Excel
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