VGS is the world's leader in payment tokenization. Large banks, aspiring fintechs, and growing merchants embed our universal token vault into their technology stack to manage the complexities of payment data tokenization across processors and networks, open banking, card issuance, omnichannel loyalty, PCI compliance, payment orchestration, and more. We empower our clients and partners by tokenizing sensitive payment data, limiting compliance scope, and consolidating payments to unlock revenue and business opportunities.
VGS provides processor-agnostic tokenization solutions via secure universal token vaults, iframes, mobile SDKs, tokenization proxies, APIs, and data orchestration tooling to support payment acceptance, card issuance, PII and bank account tokenization, and other payments value-added services. Some of the use cases we enable include multi-processor Network Tokenization, Account Updater, payment orchestration, secure settlement file processing, 3DS, and Risk provider connectivity.
VGS is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support our Finance team remotely on a contract basis. This engagement is expected to last between 1 and 12 months, with a strong preference for candidates available for a longer-term assignment.
We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with at least 3 years of accounts payable experience and exposure to accounts receivable processes. In this role, you will own the day-to-day accounts payable function, support month-end close activities, and provide backup support for billing and accounts receivable operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
What We Are Looking For From You (Requirements)...
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
- Some experience supporting accounts receivable and billing functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with accounting software and financial systems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly when working with vendors.
- Experience performing account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Experience with Ramp, Campfire, or similar AP platforms is a plus.
- Startup or high-growth company experience is a plus.
What You Get From Us...
- Flexible work hours and flexible PTO
- Competitive health benefits
- VGS stock options
- 401k plan, with employer matching 4% and immediate vesting of employer match (available only for US employees)
- Life & disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent and healthcare FSA (available only for US employees)
- Global parental leave program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Home Internet reimbursement
- New hire home office setup allowance
- Professional learning reimbursement
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