Assistant Accountant I - Contractor

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Summary of This Role

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for recording accounts payable and processing payments for the assigned Global Payments entities. Critical to this position is the incumbent’s ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and check compliance with policies before payment. The incumbent is expected to exercise attention to detail and strong organization skills to maintain detailed records

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Applies accounting skills in analyzing and processing high volume of transactions.

• Understands policies, implements SOPs and prescribed internal controls throughout the accounting process to ensure that only valid transactions are processed and recorded.

• Checks e-mails regularly to ensure that all communications are given proper and prompt attention.

• Communicates with colleagues to request for additional information, to encourage compliance with policies, to inform of additional requirements, and/or to resolve issues.

• Performs other relevant activities (manual and system / country-specific) as may be required from time to time.

• Prepares schedules and analyses as required by immediate supervisor.

• Maintains complete and orderly files of documents processed – both hard and electronic copies.

• Completes month-end closing activities and reports following the close calendar in support of US consolidation.

• Develops expertise in handling the accounting process matters over time.

Accounts Payable

• Monitors documents received for processing to ensure that these have been completely transmitted from the respective Global Payments entities.

• Reviews all invoices in detail to ensure that these are duly approved and represent valid/reasonable business expenses.

• Performs applicable analysis in determining recurring invoices, accuracy of calculations, unusual types of expenses, unusually high billed amount, and whether or not in compliance with existing policies.

• Enters reviewed invoices in Ariba and Oracle AP module and correctly journalizes transactions; generates required reports.

• Initiates payments in online banking facilities and prints required reports.

• Commits to release payments within five (5) working days upon receipt of approved and complete invoices.

• Sends payment notifications to local administrators once payments are released.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

COMPETENCIES

• Strong background in accounts payable to disbursements.

• Proficient with the use of computer equipment, Microsoft Office applications, and automated accounting systems.

• Skeptical and keen to details.

• Ability to produce high quality output with minimal or zero corrections.

• Strong internal controls consciousness.

• Strong communication skills. Fluent in English with very good oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or other business course from a reputable college / university.

• For entry level, possesses at least one (1) year of relevant work experience in accounts payable or general accounting.

• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant; experience in audit; exposure to multinational company operations