Technical Accounting Manager

Worldpay

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • 5+ years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting
  • CPA preferred
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with ERP general ledger systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions
  • Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports
  • Coordinate with external auditors and prepare documentation for audits
  • Develop and implement internal controls for SOX 404 compliance
  • Stay updated with accounting standards and assess their impact
  • Consult with management on accounting matters
  • Play a key role in monthly and quarterly close processes
  • Participate in business combinations and conduct annual goodwill impairment assessments

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Collaborative work culture
  • Engagement in global projects
  • Ability to impact financial compliance and reporting
  • Exposure to high-level accounting practices and standards
Full Job Description

Job Description

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What you’ll own

  • Performs technical accounting research (e.g. revenue recognition, business combinations, lease accounting, stock compensation, software, etc.). Responsible for documenting accounting conclusions in accounting memos as necessary.

  • Assists in the preparation of all internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP

  • Participates in the audit process by coordinating with external auditors and preparing required documentation

  • Assists in the development and implementation of internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements

  • Keeps up to date with new accounting and reporting standards and estimates the impact of new accounting standards or changes in accounting principles on the Company’s financial statements

  • Consults with business management on accounting matters

  • Plays a key role in the monthly and quarterly close processes

  • Participates in third party valuations for business combinations and assists with accounting for business combinations

  • Participates in special projects to ensure financial accounting, reporting and company-wide operational issues are properly identified and addressed

  • Participates in annual goodwill impairment assessment

  • Works closely with all financial and operational staff to ensure effective communication

  • Liaises with the Company’s tax and finance department and external consultants

  • Performs ad hoc analysis as needed

What you’ll bring 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting

  • 5+ years of experience with technical accounting and financial reporting

  • CPA preferred

  • Thorough understanding of GAAP

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience with ERP general ledger systems

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail 

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