Global Payments

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Staff Accountant

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Purpose:

The Staff Accountant provides reliable, timely and accurate financial data compilation by reviewing, analyzing and reconciling all accounts and performing efficient, accurate month-end closes. Your efforts help provide accurate financial reporting and analysis and directly influence Global Payments’ performance as a company.

Essential Duties:

The Staff Accountant will perform both accounting and administrative tasks in accordance with the established guidelines and procedures. Essential responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • 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

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 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 Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

  • Ability to manage deadlines and customer satisfaction

  • Must be proactive, detailed and results oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Oracle Financial software

  • Credit Card Processing or Bankcard Industry experience

  • One year of experience in general ledger accounting

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