Staff Accountant

Global Payments Inc. • Portland, OR

1d • 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? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a staff accountant who will help develop, implement and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial records while supporting month-end close activities. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, assists with financial reporting and analysis, identifies discrepancies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions. Success in this role contributes directly to accurate financial reporting and the overall financial performance of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• Detailed oriented and able to set priorities
• Proficient in Excel including pivot tables and Vlookups, MsWord
• Ability to manage deadlines and customer satisfaction
• Must be proactive, detailed and results oriented
• 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
• Must be flexible, customer focused and an agent of change
• Possess a positive attitude
• Escalate issues as appropriate

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Oracle Financial software
• Two years of experience in general ledger accounting

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with quarter and year-end 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
• Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

• Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us.
• Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast.
• Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.
• Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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