Accountant (General Ledger)
About this role
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 an Accountant to join our ever evolving Finance Team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you'll own
Drive the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by delivering timely month-end close activities, reconciliations and journal entries that support critical business and compliance requirements.
Strengthen financial transparency by identifying, investigating and resolving account discrepancies, helping reduce risk and improve the quality of financial data across multiple entities.
Influence business and finance decisions through insightful account analysis, variance reviews and reporting that enables stakeholders to understand performance and make informed decisions.
Enhance operational excellence by partnering with colleagues across functions to improve accounting processes, support control effectiveness and increase reporting efficiency.
Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, supporting audit requirements and upholding Global Payments’ accounting policies and procedures.
What you'll bring
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and at least 5 years of combined experience in general accounting and/or audit.
Demonstrated success managing month-end close activities, preparing journal entries and performing complex balance sheet reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and deliver effective resolutions.
Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle or SAP, with the ability to understand transaction flows into the general ledger.
Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills, combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
It's a bonus if you have
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Experience supporting multinational or global business operations.
Knowledge of process improvement, workflow documentation and financial controls within a shared services or complex accounting environment.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go
beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpayments.com.
Company at a glance
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. We help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences – online, in store and everywhere in between. With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500. Learn more at company.globalpayments.com and follow Global Payments on X (@globalpayinc), LinkedIn and Facebook.
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