Strategic Finance Accountant — Fast-Paced, Impactful

Mastercard Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Tacoma is seeking an Accountant to reconcile numbers with the narrative, own the GL process, and drive steady career advancement. The role offers a floor of $61,000 to $88,000 with growth coaching and a flexible benefits package.

If you bring solid finance knowledge and a proactive mindset, you’ll thrive in Mastercard’s dynamic pace. Think of this as the fast-moving engine behind Mastercard’s trusted financial products.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of finance best practices and industry standards.
• 1 year of General Ledger experience.
• Washington work history or ability to thrive here.
• Comfort with Mastercard pace in a fast-moving environment.
• Curiosity about why Mastercard customers do what they do.
• Adaptability and resilience with shifting requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department heads to track spending against approved budgets.
• Pair forecasting with a goal-oriented review of the downside case.
• Turn a sprawling spreadsheet into a controlled, auditable workbook.
• Forecast working capital to avoid a cash crunch.
• Sharpen month-end close to run in days, not weeks.
• Run the contract close for a junior ledger you fully own.
• Administer the company expense policy and audit reimbursement claims.

Job description

Mastercard Inc. in Tacoma is seeking an Accountant to reconcile numbers with the narrative, own the GL process, and drive steady career advancement. The role offers a floor of $61,000 to $88,000 with growth coaching and a flexible benefits package.

If you bring solid finance knowledge and a proactive mindset, you’ll thrive in Mastercard’s dynamic pace. Think of this as the fast-moving engine behind Mastercard’s trusted financial products.