Senior accountant

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

Overview:
The role of Sr. Accountant within the SEC Reporting Group requires the individual to perform procedures critical to ensuring Mastercard's financial statements are accurate and complete. Certain skill sets are required for the role, including exercising accounting judgment, professional skepticism, and an understanding and appreciation of the importance of controls.


Role:

• Prepare the balance sheet, income statement and statement of other comprehensive income, support the completion of the statement of cash flow and all footnotes, and coordinate the quarterly review process
• Coordinate and assist in the tie out of the filing documents in multiple stages of the process
• Facilitate the internal management representation and certification process
• Maintain knowledge of new FASB and SEC reporting rules and regulations
• Maintain the quarterly U.S. GAAP Automated Disclosure Checklist
• Coordinate major reporting dates and maintain the financial reporting calendar
• Special projects as needed to support the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions
• Assist in accounting research and benchmarking as needed, especially as it relates to financial reporting and disclosures
• Liaise with Investor Relations including periodic investor meetings and ad hoc requests
• Communicate with Internal SEC Counsel on a regular basis in support of SEC filings
• EDGAR/XBRL filings
• Focus on automation solutions and streamlining manual processes
• Coordinate and review the annual proxy statement and validate all related financial support
• Liaise with the external and internal auditors for testing requests
• Maintain all files and documents for SOX controls over the financial reporting process
• Support the SOX Group’s testing of internal controls

All About You:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting highly preferred and designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Experience in financial reporting and accounting at the experienced staff or senior level (public accounting experience preferred)
• Financial reporting knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Hyperion, Oracle and Workiva a plus
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player and able to work independently in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $94,000 - $146,000 USD