Staff Accountant, Capital Accounting at Global Payments

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GAAPCapital Asset ManagementDepreciationFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationGeneral LedgerMonth-End CloseAudit SupportCapitalization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Staff Accountant position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience including at least 2 years in a staff accountant position.

What core competencies are needed for this role?

Core competencies include being detail oriented, flexible and able to work well under pressure, critical and analytical thinking, strong interpersonal skills, customer focused with a positive attitude, and excellent planning and organizational skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Accountant role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, at least 3 years of accounting experience with 2 years as a staff accountant, skills in detailed documentation and communicating financial information, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and core competencies like analytical thinking and strong interpersonal skills.