POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant provides reliable, timely and accurate financial data compilation by reviewing and reconciling all accounts and performing efficient and accurate month-end close.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as individual contributor and will do the end to end process of settlement function for the assigned portfolio
- Assist the staff accountants and will serve as first level reviewer for any assignments and journal entries prepared by staff accountant risk by timely
- Mitigate risk by timely researching and escalating variances and serve as coordinator for any assigned issue that requires resolution
- Assist with month end closing process including timely and accurate preparation of journal entries
- Prepare and enter journal entries, including but not limited to correcting entries, allocating expenditures, accruals, etc.
- Perform and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations with an in-depth analysis
- Prepare and present monthly financial statement results and report on variances to the Accounting and Finance Management team
- Assist in quarter, mid-year and year-end audits
- Ensure all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and consistent with established company policy and procedures
- Escalate issues as appropriate
- Act as liaison with other departments and external parties concerning accounting information of subsidiary and other assigned areas
- Regularly interact with accounting, treasury and other concerned department within the organization
- Ensure adherence to Sox Requirements
- Analyze and document department processes and procedures and recommend improvements as needed
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Other duties assigned by Team Leader or Manager
QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: - Credit Card Processing or Bankcard Industry experience
- Ability to follow all company policies and procedures, as well as internal departmental procedures.
- Ability to work in team driven environment yet be able to work independently to complete daily expectations.
- Must have good organizational skills, good interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) and be detail oriented.
- Ability to make accurate, independent decisions based on data provided.
- Willingness to take ownership for own work.
- Must be flexible and customer focused.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess a positive attitude.
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines consistently.
- Ability to understand the financial impact of decisions made and balance them with customer satisfaction.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting, plus 3 or more years of accounting experience (Internal Only current GPI employees working as Accounting staff for 3 or more years qualify with a degree in Accounting or a related Business Field)
- Bachelors Degree in related Business field plus 5 or more years of accounting experience (Internal Only 5 or more years experience as GPI Staff Accountant and performing at a Meets Expectations in current role) CPA Certification is an advantage and nice to have
- Preferably with Credit Card Processing or Bankcard industry experience
- Knowledge of Oracle software/ERP or any GL reconciliation tool
- Sound skills in MS Excel
- Windows/PC experience Microsoft Excel 2007 normal user
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting / Cash Flow
