Sr. Associate Accountant

Global Payment Holding Company•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Sr. Associate Accountant is an integral member of the accounting team, responsible for providing reliable, timely, and accurate financial data in a dynamic financial environment. The role researches, analyzes, reviews, and reconciles accounts, proactively resolving issues to support efficient and accurate month-end closes. It also supports quarterly reviews and year-end audits, ensures financial information complies with GAAP, applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and SOX requirements, and works with other departments and external parties on accounting matters. The position may also analyze and document accounting processes and recommend improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices.
Three to five years of accounting experience in a combination of staff and senior positions.
Skilled in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and results.
Strong critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
If made a conditional offer and working in the United States, must undergo a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a large ERP system such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP.
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-driven environment while also working independently to complete daily expectations.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility, customer focus, and openness to change.
Positive attitude.
Attention to detail and ability to set priorities.
Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with the month-end closing process, including timely and accurate preparation of journal entries.
Prepare and enter journal entries, including correcting entries, expenditure allocations, and accruals.
Perform and maintain balance-sheet account reconciliations, including in-depth analysis.
Prepare and present monthly financial statement results and report variances to the Accounting and Finance management team.
Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
Ensure financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and established company policies and procedures.
Liaise with other departments and external parties regarding accounting information for subsidiaries and other assigned areas.
Ensure adherence to SOX requirements.
Analyze and document department processes and procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Escalate issues as appropriate.