Staff Accountant

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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. Global Payments is a leading provider of electronic payment services to merchants worldwide, operating in 54 countries. We build and run technology that handles billions in payments each year. As part of our Infrastructure Operations team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and operate private cloud infrastructure supporting our online payment products.

Role Summary

Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations. Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements. Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects. Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Reviews, tracks and maintains billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations.

About the role:

With minimal supervision, the Accountant will participate in a wide range of intermediate accounting activities, including month-end journal entries and sub-ledger reconciliations. The successful candidate will be responsible for regularly maintaining detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, as well as assisting in the preparation and execution of month-end schedules and financial reports, while promoting and maintaining a professional working relationship with internal and external customers.

Important:

• Hybrid scheme
• Location: Lomas de Memetla, Cuajimalpa, CDMX (Santa, Fe)
• Law and above compensation package
• Indefinite term contract

Be a part of a team where you will:

• Perform timely completion of monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, reconciliations and general ledger entries for multiple entities.
• Maintain responsibility for all accounting work necessary to ensure Intercompany transactions on a global basis are recorded correctly to ensure proper eliminations.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and work with the other departments to identify and correct discrepancies
• Maintain an audit trail of analysis, calculations and approvals and in local work papers
• Perform variance analysis and prepare detailed analytics for SG&A expenses on a monthly basis.
• Provide assistance to internal and external auditors, including explanations of journal entries/support and work papers upon request.
• Meet or exceed established department performance metrics.
• Keep abreast, through continuing education of changes, new technologies in the field of finance and accounting, etc.
• Document and maintain position processes to help ensure position continuity and for reference in the performance management process.
• Perform related projects and duties as assigned

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and at least 0-2 years of experience in accounting, finance or related environment; credit card processing industry a plus.
• MBA, and/or CPA is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent follow-through skills and ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with team and cross functional partners.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to independently engage in problem solving and actively participate in discussions around process discovery and improvement
• Intermediate level knowledge of various functions in MS Excel. (Excel features required – pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Competent in other Windows based computer applications, including Microsoft Office
• Practical knowledge of accounting systems. Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.

What can Global Payments do for you?

• Own your destiny with a worldwide payments industry leader where you can learn, grow, and advance
• Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• Thrive in a collaborative culture that supports innovation

Our people are the key to our success. Our commitment is to build a diverse, safe, and resilient culture that evolves with the needs of our people and the communities in which we operate. We are dedicated to creating a workspace environment that provides a sense of purpose for our people and supports each of us to learn, develop, and reach our full potential. Our culture and values are grounded in service, integrity, diversity, teamwork, and taking ownership of our actions and reputation.

Disclaimer

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.