Staff Accountant

.Staff AccountantEvery 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.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. Efforts help provide accurate financial reporting and analysis and directly influence Global Payments' performance as a company.Production and Financial Reporting: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.Participate in quarter and year-end internal and external financial 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.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.Assist and serve as main POC for Junior Accountants. Assist Junior with issue discussion and escalate issues as appropriate.Support the team on the internal and external audit reporting by completing audit documentations and/or participate with the discussion with auditors as needed.Project, Technology and Efficiencies:Evaluate reconciliations and propose improvements on process and/or production templates.Support and contribute to the world wide standardization and maintenance of the general onboarding docs & production logs; variance and issues logs as assigned.Participate in Frontier enhancements and process automation, as assigned by management.Serve as an active team member on corporate special projects and developments. Support SIT, SAT/UAT completion and post mortem discussion with Settlement Management team.Participate on at least one intra-department initiative: (project, committee etc)