Staff Accountant

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. 

Job Summary

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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