Staff Accountant

Description

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering a wide range of government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. At Catalis, we are committed to leveraging technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

The Opportunity

As a Staff Accountant, Payments at Catalis, you will be responsible for day-to-day critical accounting functions including daily balancing and reconciliations, cash applications, account research and analyses, and ensuring the accuracy of the payments balance sheet. This role is instrumental in ensuring month-end cash, receivables, pass-thru liabilities, revenue and expense are fully balanced and reconciled. This role requires strong attention to detail and is best suited for a motivated team-player who thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Experience in merchant services or payments industry is a must, and proficiency with NetSuite, Excel, and reconciliations tools are highly preferred.

This role is hybrid, and the ideal candidate will be in the Alpharetta/Atlanta, Georgia area.

What You Will Do

• Manage daily and month-end closing process for all payment processing related functions, including reconciling restricted cash, settlement receivables and liabilities, interchange and other processing costs, analyzing results and trends, and trouble-shooting close related issues
• Implement streamlined daily balancing and reconciliations procedures ensuring agreement of internal and third party generated payment reporting
• Implement streamlined payments-related commission calculation processes ensuring accuracy and alignment with existing agreements
• Cross-functional partnership with the Payments Operational Accounting team to address their needs and ensure alignment in daily balancing activities
• Record daily cash transactions and cash applications
• Analyze, research, and resolve inconsistencies and discrepancies including reviewing account statements for accuracy
• Assist the Controllership with consolidated US GAAP annual audit
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

What you Will Need to Succeed

• Required: 2-5 years of experience in card-acquiring / merchant processing / payments industry
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent experience
• In-depth experience with end-to-end payment processing and settlement functions
• Demonstrated ability to think through complex processes and implement efficiencies
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills, and strong customer service orientation
• Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A willingness to learn and a tenacity to improve current processes
  
  

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a mission driven organization
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid parental leave.
• ABLE matching contributions for the disability community
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance.
• Financial and legal assistance through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• The chance to make a significant impact on the delivery of government services and the lives of citizens.
  
  

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All candidates will be considered based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, non-qualifying mental or physical disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.