POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant will be responsible for working to support the Settlement team through daily preparation of check requests, check deposits, Manual Journal entries, & I-Balance Settlement Entries. The Staff Accountant will also daily review Exception Transactions and prepare Exception journal entries. The
position will also provide assistance to the Settlement team to ensure that issues and variances resulting from entries are resolved timely and accurately to help mitigate risk.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Daily preparation of all assigned journal entries.
- Reconciliation of assigned accounts in a timely and accurate manner to include performing detailed research and analysis of differences in the accounts.
- Assist with month end closing process including timely and accurate preparation of journal entries
- Timely resolve any variances that are created from the funding and Exception journal entries identified.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end audit
- Prepare other journal entries as needed and ensure entries are adequately documented
- Document processes and procedures and ensure that it complies with company guidelines and recommend process flow improvements
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Escalate issues as appropriate
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
- 1-2 years of accounting experience
- CPA Certification is not required but an advantage
- Windows/PC experience Microsoft Excel 2007 normal user
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting / Cash Flow
Internal Only current GPI employees working as Accounting staff for 1-2 or more years qualify with a degree in Accounting
