Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Visa is hiring a Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting in Foster City, United States. It pays $129k-$207k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Visa.

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The listed pay starts 17% above the typical accountant posting on Level.
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The role was posted within the past two weeks.

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About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

You’ll be joining Visa’s North American Controllership team, which is responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the North American business as well as the corporate accounting activities for Visa. We’re the engine behind the financial operations of Visa’s largest market, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across accounting activities. The team is part of the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance.

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to elevate our North America Controllership team. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic group that is instrumental in crafting the future of AI in the accounting function. Your expertise will help drive flawless execution, ensuring that we maintain our outstanding standards. The individual will perform a variety of tasks ranging from close activities to accounting automation and play an important part in the transformation of the accounting function at Visa.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of US GAAP, solid analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to improve accounting processes including utilizing GenAI. Success in this role requires collaboration across teams, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to execute with urgency.

What You’ll Do

Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automating routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations. Leverage tools such as Power BI and AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency
Prepare complex journal entries to support period end close
Perform monthly/quarterly account reconciliation reviews in Blackline to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP with the goal of understanding and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies
Own assigned components of the balance sheet and income statement, including month end review and variance analysis
Research and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP including review of lease agreements and revenue contracts for proper accounting treatment and application of ASC 842 & ASC 606as well as company accounting policies
Maintain SOX compliance through strong process documentation and control execution
Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages supporting SEC filings
Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across global departments. Collaborate with FP&A, SEC Reporting, Global Finance Shared Services and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close.
Support special projects as needed

Location

This role is based in Foster City, CA, with an on-site presence required three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

5 + years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in accounting
CPA or equivalent; strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
In depth knowledge and recent experience with application of ASC 842 and ASC 606
Experience in lease accounting software implementation
Proficiency with Oracle (including FCCS) or similar enterprise accounting systems and advanced excel skills
Proficiency with automation technologies such as Power BI and modern AI tools
Solid understanding of Sarbanes Oxley, internal control compliance
Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Experience leveraging automation and AI enabled tools to enhance accounting processes, analysis, and reporting
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced‑ environment
Adaptability and ability to contribute effectively in an evolving or transformation-focused environment.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $129,200.00 to $ 206,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

How we rate this

Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting at Visa rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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