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 Are you motivated to work in a collaborative team that provides global services and drives operational excellence? Do you enjoy simplifying, standardizing, and transforming processes while delivering high-quality financial results? The NAM Rebates & Incentives Senior Accountant is a key member of Mastercard's Global Business Solutions Center (GBSC), responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compliant accounting and financial support for Mastercard's North America business. This role supports the accounting and administration of rebate and incentive programs, including contract review, month-end close activities, financial analysis, payment validation, and financial reporting. The position partners closely with business stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve complex issues, and drive continuous process improvement while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls. Role: • Review executed contracts and establish customers, deals, and incentives within the Mastercard Contra Revenue System (CRS). • Perform timely and accurate month-end close activities for the CRS subledger and Oracle general ledger, including preparation and review of journal entries. • Analyze close results, trends, and actual versus budget/forecast performance to identify required accounting adjustments and prepare related journal entries. • Review and validate rebate and incentive payment requests through detailed contract analysis and verification of supporting data from multiple internal systems. • Ensure accurate accounting for rebate and incentive accruals, payments, and financial reporting in accordance with company policies and accounting requirements. • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger account analyses. • Investigate, resolve, and escalate complex accounting issues while providing recommendations for corrective actions. • Support quarterly financial deliverables, variance analysis, and management reporting requirements. • Partner with financial systems teams to support CRS data, reporting, system enhancements, and functionality improvements. • Drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance reporting quality, and optimize operational effectiveness. • Support SOX compliance requirements and maintain strong internal controls across all assigned processes. • Build strong relationships with business partners and provide exceptional customer service and accounting support. • Participate in special projects and perform additional responsibilities as assigned. All About You Education & Certifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • MBA in Finance, CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional certification preferred. Knowledge, Experience & Skills • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a large, global organization. • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and current accounting principles. • Experience with revenue recognition, contra revenue accounting, rebates and incentives, and/or contract management is preferred. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Advanced understanding of financial systems and