Settlement Accountant (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 preferrably within Pacific or Mountain time zone.

Overview:

We are looking for a Settlement Accountant to be a part of our growing Global Financial Services Team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will assist in maintaining and ensuring the integrity of our accounts. The position is responsible for preparing necessary information for financial and/or management reporting and for performing ad hoc analysis of financial and management reports to identify trends and variances. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and should be able to build relationships with the Settlement and Corporate accounting teams. As a key employee for our core business focused financial accounting, the Settlement Accountant will support the growing business in our rapidly expanding Phoenix operation.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Partner Adjustment transactions as needed to support partner refunds and balance sheet recoveries
• Responsible for high volume, complex account reconciliations, identifying areas of risk, developing new processes to mitigate risk, enhancing data accuracy and implement process solutions.
• Responsible for period end reporting process including accruals and variance analysis 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 need
• Support departmental goals and service levels, crossing training, and providing additional coverage as necessary.

Qualifications:

• BA/ BS in Accounting or Finance required
• 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
• Experience working in a high transaction volume environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with ERP System, Microsoft Dynamics a plus
• Possess a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and resourcefulness in order to meet schedules and deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills needed to develop collaborative working relationships with 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 $80,000.00

Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout 2024, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, 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.

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