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Senior Accountant

AT Mastercard
Mastercard

Senior Accountant

Bogota, Colombia

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Senior Accountant

PLEASE NOTE: As Mastercard is a global company, we sometimes have team members from outside of the location listed on this posting that are reviewing submitted applications.

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Overview:
Senior Accountant will provide excellent accounting services as part of the Global Business Services Center (GBSC). The candidate will be responsible for driving process improvement in the areas of Accounts Receivable, Billing Services, and Collections. The candidate will also be responsible for delivering timely and accurate accounting services, including the financial month-end close process.

Role:
• Drive process improvement in the AR, Billing, and Collections, which includes improving upstream processes
• Recommend, develop and implement process improvements to improve accounting operational efficiency, quality of output and optimize synergies
• Perform detailed account analyses; investigate and resolve complex issues
• Oversee Corporate Receivables team by assisting with external customer escalations and overall AR subledger maintenance
• Analyze results of monthly trends, year-over-year and actual to budget/forecast to discuss finance business partners for completeness
• Review various balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Provide overall support and customer service to business partners
• Monitor performance indicators to track progress against goals
• Perform various ad-hoc reporting, analysis or projects as needed

All About You:
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, preferred
• Progressive accounting experience preferably in a large, global environment
• Prior experience managing Accounts Receivable accounting activity
• Well-developed knowledge of U.S. GAAP and current accounting concepts
• Capable of working within a changing environment with excellent analytical, planning and organization skills
• Ability to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment with attention to deadline constraints
• Robust understanding of financial/ERP systems, preferably direct experience with Oracle
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels and organization boundaries

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

  • 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.

Client-provided location(s): Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-235747
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program