Senior Accounting Analyst, North America Controllership (Evergreen)

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly competent Senior Accounting Analyst who will report to the Senior Manager in North America Controllership.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our accounting team, responsible for a variety of accounting activities including month-end close and reporting, as well as conducting in-depth analysis and research of technical accounting issues.

This role requires a candidate with a strong grasp of GAAP, the capability to develop and implement processes to increase operational efficiency, the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, and the initiative to address operational accounting issues.

The ideal candidate will possess a heightened sense of ownership and urgency in their work. 

The position is based in Foster City, CA, and requires on-site attendance three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at Visa’s Foster City office.

• Analyze, interpret, and record financial transactions, and report this information.
• Research and document conclusions on accounting issues with references to GAAP pronouncements.
• Complete complex account reconciliations and journal entries to support the monthly close process.
• Work with project managers and finance business partners on internally developed software (ASC 350-40) initiatives.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting operational procedures.
• Own specific components of the North America balance sheet and income statement, review balances during month-end closing, and perform flux and other analytical reviews.
• Support the preparation and review of 10K and 10Q filings, including footnotes and disclosures related to assigned areas.
• Review emerging technology contracts for US GAAP compliance, including review of agreements for proper accounting treatment and application of revenue recognition principles.
• Regular interaction with various levels of management within and outside of Finance, internal and external audit teams, and participation in cross-functional projects.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure SOX 404 compliance for functional areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS in Accounting or related field, CPA, and at least five to seven years of progressive professional accounting experience, preferably in a publicly-traded company and/or with a public accounting firm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written, oral, listening and presentational skills and ability to work well under pressure and interact at all levels are also required.
• In-depth knowledge and recent experience with application of ASC 350-40.
• Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills
• Proficient with Oracle or similar enterprise accounting system
• Background with continuous improvement methodologies, driving increases in efficiency / effectiveness
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Capable of handling multiple tasks, possess good organizational, communication, and analytical skills, able to work independently, and be extremely flexible.
• Welcomes challenging/complex projects and demonstrates an ability for working "smarter not harder" by making continuous improvement to the efficiency of processes he/she contributes to.