Senior Accountant (Lease/Revenue)

Visa•Foster City, CA

3d•$129,200 - $206,700•Onsite

About The Position

Visa is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its North America Controllership team, which supports accounting and financial operations for the North American business and select corporate accounting activities. The team is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with applicable accounting requirements, and financial governance. It also supports the evolution of the accounting function through process improvement, automation, and emerging technologies. The Senior Accountant will perform period-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting. The role will support improvements to accounting processes and the use of automation and technology, including Power BI and AI-enabled tools. Responsibilities also include researching and documenting accounting conclusions, reviewing lease agreements and revenue contracts, and applying ASC 842 and ASC 606. The position is based in Foster City, California, and requires on-site presence three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Travel is required 5–10% of the time. Work hours vary according to department needs. The role is performed in an office setting and requires sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and frequently operating standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Requirements

CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Experience using Oracle, including FCCS, or a comparable enterprise accounting system.
Experience using Microsoft Excel for accounting, financial analysis, or reporting.
Experience supporting accounting processes subject to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
Experience using automation, data visualization, or AI-enabled tools in accounting, finance, analysis, or reporting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including experience applying ASC 842 and ASC 606.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, and business teams.
Adaptability and ability to contribute effectively in an evolving or transformation-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, four or more years with an advanced degree, or up to three years with a PhD.
Experience working within a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm.
Experience with Power BI and other automation or AI-enabled technologies.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Support redesign and improvement of financial processes by identifying opportunities to streamline or automate routine accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Use technology and automation tools, including Power BI and AI-enabled solutions, to support accounting processes, analysis, and reporting.
Prepare and review complex journal entries for period-end close activities.
Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliation reviews in BlackLine in accordance with accounting policies and U.S. GAAP, and identify items requiring further review or resolution.
Manage assigned balance sheet and income statement components, including month-end review, account analysis, and variance analysis.
Research and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies, including reviewing lease agreements and revenue contracts and applying ASC 842 and ASC 606.
Support SOX compliance through control execution, documentation, and adherence to established accounting processes and internal controls.
Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages in support of SEC reporting and filings.
Collaborate with FP&A, SEC Reporting, Global Finance Shared Services, and other business stakeholders to support accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting.
Participate in accounting transformation initiatives, process improvement efforts, and other role-related projects.