Junior Accountant, Settlement Accounting
Junior Accountant, Settlement Accounting
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Job Description
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 1300 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.
The Junior Accountant will work closely with senior accountants and management to ensure accurate financial reporting compliance with company policies and continuous process improvements.
Production and Financial Reporting: :
Perform routine accounting tasks including data entry journal entries and account reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve variances by collaborating with internal teams and escalating unresolved issues to senior accountants or management.
Classify and clear reconciliation items following company guidelines ensuring compliance with the 7-day variance and 90-day SOX write-off policy.
Maintain ownership of assigned tasks by proactively monitoring progress identifying and resolving issues escalating concerns when necessary and ensuring timely and accurate completion in accordance with company policies and deadlines.
Prepare monthly financial reporting and close packages for assigned portfolios.
Assist in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
Ensure all documentation is PCI-compliant properly filed and organized according to company policies.
Run import distribute and save financial reports as per schedule.
Monitor and manage assigned Settlement email inboxes ensuring timely responses and issue resolution.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Projects Developments and Efficiencies::
Assist in the implementation testing and enhancement of accounting systems
Participate in process automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Help develop and maintain electronic documentation systems including Google shared drives and other internal record-keeping tools.
Support the standardization and maintenance of general onboarding documents production logs variance logs and issue logs.
Assist in the preparation of new and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Actively participate in system testing including System Integration Testing (SIT) System Acceptance Testing (SAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Assist management and senior accountants with special requests financial analyses and ad hoc projects.
Participate in at least one intra-department initiative (e.g. process improvement project committee or working group).
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Accountancy or Accounting required
Experience: 0-1 years of accounting experience (internship or entry-level accounting experience preferred).
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g. Oracle Frontier SAP).
Experience with Google Workspace (Docs Sheets and Drive) is a plus.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze variances investigate discrepancies and provide logical explanations.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external auditors.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks meet deadlines and prioritize work efficiently.
Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and organizational skills ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations.
Initiative & Problem-Solving: Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks identify issues and work proactively to resolve them.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
Knowledge of MS Application Program
Big 4 / Audit experience or internship
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
