Accountant III (Remote)

About Blackhawk Network:

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the leader in global branded payment technologies. We strengthen relationships between brands and their customers, employees, and partners by transforming transactions into connections. BHN's portfolio includes: Gift Card & eGift products, promotions and distribution that grow revenue faster; Rewards & Incentives that build loyalty and acquisition and are integrated into today's leading platforms; and Payments that enable businesses and customers to access and disburse funds in convenient and innovative ways. BHN's network spans across the globe with over 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for the State of Alaska, North Dakota, or South Dakota.

Overview:

We are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to be a part of our growing Global Financial Services Center. In this role, you will assist in maintaining and ensuring the integrity of our accounts. The position is responsible for high volume transactional reconciliations, preparing necessary information for financial and/or management reporting and including ad hoc analysis of accounts, trends, and variances. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and should be able to build relationships with the Settlement, Corporate accounting, and other cross functional teams. As a key employee of our core General Ledger Accounting team, you will support our growing global business.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for high volume, complex account reconciliations, identifying areas of risk, developing new processes to mitigate risk, enhancing data accuracy and implementing process solutions
• Responsible for period end duties including accruals and preparing schedules as required to support accurate reporting of financial results
• Responsible for working with internal and external parties to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate and timely financials
• Drive variance analysis and other ad hoc financial and management reporting as needed
• Work with cross functional teams to build strong understanding of business needs and reach consensus on effective solutions
• Support departmental goals and service levels, cross training, and providing additional coverage as necessary

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting required, CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of related Accounting experience
• Experience in all cycles of a financial closing process (revenue recognition, accrual set-up and execution, account reconciliation, etc.) and complete understanding of GAAP reporting requirements, internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Proven experience navigating through complex structure, system, and processes identifying opportunities for automation and/or improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpolate results from large data sets, identifying trends and drawing conclusions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with ERP System, Microsoft Dynamics a plus
• Possess a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and resourcefulness to meet schedules and deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills needed to develop collaborative working relationships within GL team and cross functional teams
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision to take on new tasks with varying levels of difficulty and see them through to completion

Benefits:

Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $69,830.00 to $76,000.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout the year, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.

EEO Statement:

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other "Fair Chance" laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia's ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.