Staff Accountant

Ready to take your career global? 

Accurate financial insights power every great business decision. As a Staff Accountant at Global Payments, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial data, helping leaders make informed decisions that drive growth, innovation and performance across our business. 

You’ll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Working across departments, you’ll build strong relationships, uncover insights, and influence processes that strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Every day brings opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a company that is shaping the future of commerce worldwide. 

In this role, you’ll own the accuracy and integrity of key financial records, drive timely month-end close outcomes, and influence process improvements that strengthen reporting and decision-making. Your work will create confidence in our financial results, enable business performance, and help shape the future of commerce through trusted financial stewardship. 

What you’ll own 

• Drive accurate and timely financial reporting by ensuring accounting records align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements and Global Payments policies. 

• Own the preparation and review of journal entries that support reliable financial results and strengthen reporting integrity. 

• Deliver accurate general ledger reconciliations, identify discrepancies and resolve issues through detailed analysis that protects financial accuracy. 

• Influence month-end close success by driving completion of key accounting activities while maintaining quality, accuracy and deadlines. 

• Build strong partnerships across departments to improve financial transparency, strengthen processes, and enable better business decisions. 

• Develop a deep understanding of operational processes behind assigned accounts and use that insight to improve financial outcomes. 

• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, recommend improvements, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

• Contribute to audit readiness and special projects that strengthen controls, support business objectives and create long-term value for Global Payments. 

What you bring 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3 to 4 years of accounting experience

• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices, with a strong understanding of financial reporting fundamentals. 

• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying issues and applying critical thinking to develop effective solutions. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. 

• A proactive, detail-oriented, and results-focused approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success. 

• A positive, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering excellent internal client experiences. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience with Oracle Financial software. 

• Experience in the credit card processing or bankcard industry. 

• 5 years of general ledger accounting experience. 

Our perks - what we’ll bring for you 

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect. 

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution 

• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business 

• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise 

• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter 

• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives 

• A global employee assistance program to support your wellbeing 

• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements 

• https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/ 

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. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders. 

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global. 

Diversity and EEO Statements    

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.     

Global Payments 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. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.    

Compensation:   

Ready to grow your career and your paycheck? Here’s the breakdown   

• Salary pay range is $65k-$75k per year. 

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