Senior Accountant-2
Mastercard · Posted Nov 5
Global technology company connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, and businesses through secure payment processing and digital commerce solutions
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About the role
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, connecting and powering an inclusive digital economy across more than 210 countries and territories. This role sits within the Global Business Services (GBS) organization, focused on the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Balance Sheet reconciliations across multiple entities and regions. The Senior Accountant acts as a key reviewer and governance owner, overseeing the reconciliation process, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and accounting standards, and collaborating with global stakeholders to drive consistency and accountability.
What you will do
- Act as the primary reviewer for Balance Sheet account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
- Evaluate the quality, accuracy, and completeness of reconciliations prepared by teams across multiple business units and geographies.
- Monitor adherence to reconciliation timelines and escalate issues or delays to leadership as needed.
- Maintain a governance framework to ensure strong internal controls over reconciliation processes.
- Review supporting documentation for reconciliations, ensuring all balances are substantiated and variances are adequately explained.
- Identify and report unnatural balances, aged reconciling items, and risks to the financial statements.
- Collaborate with preparers, business units, and functional teams (e.g., Treasury, Controllership) to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely issue resolution.
- Partner with Corporate Controllership to address policy questions and ensure consistent application of accounting practices.
- Communicate findings and provide actionable recommendations to management and stakeholders.
- Develop and enforce standardized templates, procedures, and best practices for Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement to improve reconciliation efficiency and reduce errors.
- Prepare governance reports and metrics to monitor the status, quality, and risks associated with reconciliations.
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent certification preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Balance Sheet reconciliation reviewer or governance role.
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and financial controls.
- Proficiency in Oracle systems and Blackline tools.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses worldwide. It operates a fast and secure payment processing network that spans more than 200 countries and territories. Through innovative products and solutions in credit, debit, digital assets, and security, Mastercard makes commerce safer, simpler, and more accessible.
- Industry
- Payments
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1966
- Location
- Purchase, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $115M raised
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Business Officer
President & Chief Technology Officer
Chief People Officer
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