According to Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and specialized financial reports. Analyzes complex financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to accounting reserves, assets and expenditures. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting records. May function as an international accounting liaison, participate in accounting projects, and/or provide work direction to less experienced accounting staff. Scope of Job Complex accounting activities and financial analyses. Broad accounting knowledge providing training and guidance to less experienced accounting staff. Job Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience. 4-6 years financial accounting experience. Competencies Financial Analysis Financial Record Keeping Financial Reporting Accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) General Ledger Cost Accounting Finance and Accounting Systems First Data (NYSE FDC) is a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, serving approximately six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in more than 100 countries around the world. The companys 22,000 owner-associates are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups to the worlds largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and processing more than 3,000 transactions per second and $2.4 trillion per year. To learn more about First Data, visit FirstData.com.