Senior Accountant, Capital Accounting at Global Payments

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Payments, FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience including a minimum of 2 years experience in a senior accounting position
Knowledge of Internally developed software accounting rules
Experience in a fast paced accounting department of a publicly traded corporation
Skilled in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and results
Able to manage multiple work streams and competing deadlines
Able to work independently on their assignments and collaborate with the team for the overall goals / responsibilities of the team and organization
Able to problem solve and research
Effective communication skills to interact via email and meetings with the business to qualify software projects
Make quick decisions and know when to escalate to management
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting guidance
Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Financial software
CPA Certification

Responsibilities

Track and manage all capitalized assets, including process and qualification for capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and disposals
Ensure timely depreciation of assets placed in production
Prepare capital financial reports, project financial reports, and perform month-end close activities for capital accounts
Research, analyze and resolve accounting issues and report findings; escalate to upper management when needed
Perform, review and document in-depth analysis of capital accounts and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
Ensure compliance with financial accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant federal and state regulations
Support internal and external audits related to capital expenditures and projects; support financial and audit reviews as requested
Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking, recording, and reporting for all capital projects
Coordinate, lead, participate in meetings with team, business and Finance counterparts
Identify, research, and implement solutions to streamline financial processes and improve internal controls within capital accounting functions
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GAAPCapital Asset ManagementDepreciationFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationMonth-End CloseGeneral Ledger ReconciliationAuditsCapital ExpendituresAsset Lifecycle Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Senior Accountant role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a similar role, are required.

What core competencies are needed for this position?

Key competencies include being detail and results oriented, flexible under pressure, critical and analytical thinking, strong interpersonal skills, customer focused with a positive attitude, excellent planning and organizational skills, and understanding of GAAP rules for CAPEX vs OPEX projects.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Senior Accountant position?

Candidates with at least 5 years of accounting experience, including 2 years specifically in capital accounting or similar, strong GAAP knowledge for CAPEX/OPEX, and skills in financial analysis, reconciliations, and process improvement will stand out.