Senior Accountant

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

This role sits in Visa's North American Controllership team, which is responsible for the accounting and finance operations of the North American business functions and corporate accounting activities for Visa. The team is part of the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance. This role will be responsible for accounting activities including month-end close, as well as in depth flux analysis and research of technical accounting issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US GAAP, the ability to develop and implement processes to improve operational efficiency, work with cross-functional teams, and handle analysis related to operational accounting issues, all with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and recording financial transactions, as well as reporting this information.
• Proactively research and document conclusions on accounting issues with appropriate references to US GAAP pronouncements. This includes interpretation of accounting guidance and the company's policy application of sound judgment to these projects.
• Take ownership for specific components of the North America balance sheet and income statement, review and confirm balances during month-end closing and perform ongoing analytical review.
• Complete complex account reconciliations and journal entries in support of the monthly close process.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting operational procedures and document such processes and procedures.
• May have responsibility to provide guidance to other accountants with similar occupational skills or limited scope of responsibility.
• Review contracts for US GAAP compliance, including review of lease agreements and revenue contracts for proper accounting treatment and application of ASC 842 & ASC 606.
• Interaction with various levels of management within and outside of Finance and internal and external audit teams and participation in cross-functional projects.
• Complete and maintain process documentation and ensure SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages to support our SEC filings.
• Partner with key stakeholders to resolve queries and issues.
• Participation in special projects. Identify any potential financial related risk areas and provide sound recommendations and solutions to Visa for mitigation of the identified risk.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements : This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental / Physical Requirements : This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 129,200.00 to 187,350.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA / HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.