Technical Accounting Manager

Global Payments Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Accounting & Finance team and help shape the future of global commerce.

In this role you will perform technical accounting research, support GAAP financial reporting, coordinate with external auditors, and contribute to SOX control activities. You will partner with business management, lead monthly closes, assist with business combinations, and provide ad hoc analyses to strengthen financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• CPA preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP general ledger systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical accounting research (e.g. revenue recognition, business combinations, lease accounting, stock compensation, software, etc.) and documents conclusions in memos.
• Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting in GAAP.
• Coordinates with external auditors and prepares required documentation for audits.
• Develops and implements internal controls to ensure SOX 404 compliance.
• Keeps up-to-date with new accounting standards and assesses impact on financial statements.
• Consults with business management on accounting matters.
• Leads monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Participates in valuations for business combinations and accounting for such activities.
• Participates in special projects to address financial reporting and operational issues.
• Participates in annual goodwill impairment assessment.
• Collaborates with finance and tax departments and external consultants.

Skills

Technical Accounting

GAAP Knowledge

CPA Preferred

ERP GL Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA Preferred

Tools

ERP General Ledger

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Accounting & Finance team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

• Performs technical accounting research (e.g. revenue recognition, business combinations, lease accounting, stock compensation, software, etc.). Responsible for documenting accounting conclusions in accounting memos as necessary.


• Assists in the preparation of all internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP


• Participates in the audit process by coordinating with external auditors and preparing required documentation


• Assists in the development and implementation of internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements


• Keeps up-to-date with new accounting and reporting standards and estimates the impact of new accounting standards or changes in accounting principles on the Company’s financial statements


• Consults with business management on accounting matters


• Plays a key role in the monthly and quarterly close processes


• Participates in third party valuations for business combinations and assists with accounting for business combinations


• Participates in special projects to ensure financial accounting, reporting and company-wide operational issues are properly identified and addressed


• Participates in annual goodwill impairment assessment


• Works closely with all financial and operational staff to ensure effective communication


• Liaises with the Company’s tax and finance department and external consultants


• Performs ad hoc analysis as needed

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting


• 5+ years of experience with technical accounting and financial reporting


• CPA preferred


• Thorough understanding of GAAP


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Experience with ERP general ledger systems


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail

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.

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.