Staff Accountant

Global Payments Inc. • Omaha, NE

5d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Ready to take your career global?
Accurate financial insights power every great business decision. As a Staff Accountant at Global Payments, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial data, helping leaders make informed decisions that drive growth, innovation and performance across our business.
You’ll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Working across departments, you’ll build strong relationships, uncover insights, and influence processes that strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Every day brings opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a company that is shaping the future of commerce worldwide.
In this role, you’ll own the accuracy and integrity of key financial records, drive timely month-end close outcomes, and influence process improvements that strengthen reporting and decision-making. Your work will create confidence in our financial results, enable business performance, and help shape the future of commerce through trusted financial stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3 to 4 years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices, with a strong understanding of financial reporting fundamentals.
• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying issues and applying critical thinking to develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and results-focused approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
• A positive, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering excellent internal client experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Financial software.
• Experience in the credit card processing or bankcard industry.
• 5 years of general ledger accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate and timely financial reporting by ensuring accounting records align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements and Global Payments policies.
• Own the preparation and review of journal entries that support reliable financial results and strengthen reporting integrity.
• Deliver accurate general ledger reconciliations, identify discrepancies and resolve issues through detailed analysis that protects financial accuracy.
• Influence month-end close success by driving completion of key accounting activities while maintaining quality, accuracy and deadlines.
• Build strong partnerships across departments to improve financial transparency, strengthen processes, and enable better business decisions.
• Develop a deep understanding of operational processes behind assigned accounts and use that insight to improve financial outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, recommend improvements, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to audit readiness and special projects that strengthen controls, support business objectives and create long-term value for Global Payments.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level