Job Title: Senior Accountant, AccountingOverview:The Senior Accountant, Accounting reports to the VP, Accounting – Controllership Integration and supports the Corporate Controllership team in Purchase, NY. This role focuses on supporting strategically important and recently acquired Mastercard businesses, particularly in integration activities. The role ensures harmonization of financial systems, controls, and accounting practices with company policies during integration. The Senior Accountant collaborates with stakeholders across Corporate Controllership, Finance, Business Units, and Global Shared Services. The ideal candidate will bring accounting expertise, strategic thinking, and project management skills to facilitate effective integration efforts.Role Responsibilities:Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financials for acquisitions, ensuring compliance with policies and accounting standards.Assist in preparing management reports, including variance analysis and executive presentations, on a monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc basis.Review financial reporting processes periodically to mitigate operational risks based on evolving business processes.Manage intercompany arrangements in collaboration with GBSC and Tax departments.Address accounting matters related to business transactions, including revenue recognition, software capitalization, and impairment reviews.Assist in implementing automated solutions to improve processes.Ensure alignment with Mastercard accounting policies and compliance with SOX regulations as applicable.Track project timelines and deliverables, escalate risks or issues to leadership as needed.Support the transition process and provide ongoing assistance to business units regarding financial questions related to integration.Partner with business unit finance teams and other functions during the integration process.Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, peers, product teams, regional controllers, and GBSC.Qualifications and Skills:Fluent in English.Degree in Accounting; CPA or equivalent certification required.Strong knowledge of US GAAP.Excellent analytical skills with experience in reviewing and analyzing accounting treatments.Self-motivated problem solver comfortable working in ambiguous environments.Strong project management, analytical, and financial skills.Effective presentation and communication abilities.Ability to build proactive relationships with business partners.Experience in implementing and assessing controls.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Hyperion & Oracle is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr