Staff Accountant, Capital Accounting at Global Payments

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience including minimum of 2 years experience in a staff accountant position
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
Make quick decisions and know when to escalate to management
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting guidance
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Financial software

Track and manage all capitalized assets, including process for capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and disposals
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 and document in-depth analysis of capital accounts and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy
Ensure compliance with financial accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant federal and state regulations and support internal and external audits related to capital expenditures and projects
Supports financial and audit reviews as requested
Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking, recording, and reporting for all capital projects
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