Senior Accounting Analyst

Visa•Foster City, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Team Description You’ll be joining Visa’s North American Controllership team, which is responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the North American business as well as the corporate accounting activities for Visa. We’re the engine behind the financial operations of Visa’s largest market, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across accounting activities. The team is part of the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance. Job Description We’re seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to elevate our North America Controllership team. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic group that is instrumental in crafting the future of AI in the accounting function. Your expertise will help drive flawless execution, ensuring that we maintain our outstanding standards. The individual will perform a variety of tasks ranging from close activities to accounting automation and play an important part in the transformation of the accounting function at Visa. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of US GAAP, solid analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to improve accounting processes including utilizing GenAI. Success in this role requires collaboration across teams, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to execute with urgency. Location This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. This role is based in Foster City, CA, with an on-site presence required three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday).

Requirements

5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in accounting
CPA or equivalent
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Solid understanding of Sarbanes Oxley, internal control compliance
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced‑ environment
Highly accountable, proactive, change oriented

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
Proficiency with Oracle (including FCCS) or similar enterprise accounting systems and advanced excel skills
Proficiency with automation technologies such as Power BI and modern AI tools
Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Experience leveraging automation and AI enabled tools to enhance accounting processes, analysis, and reporting

Responsibilities

Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automating routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
Leverage tools such as Power BI and AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency
Prepare complex journal entries to support period end close
Perform quarterly account reconciliation reviews in Blackline to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP with the goal of understanding and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies
Own assigned components of the balance sheet and income statement, including month end review and variance analysis
Research and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, applying sound judgment and company accounting policies
Maintain SOX compliance through strong process documentation and control execution
Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages supporting SEC filings
Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across global departments.
Collaborate with FP&A, SEC Reporting, Global Finance Shared Services and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close.
Support special projects as needed