Senior Specialist, Settlement Accounting Operations

Senior Specialist, Settlement Accounting Operations 

Does playing a meaningful role in Digital Settlement Accounting Operations sound exciting to you? How about bringing your accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and analytical skills to a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as a Senior Specialist, Settlement Accounting Operations.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

As a Senior Specialist you will be responsible for a variety of functions in Digital Settlement Accounting to perform complex settlement accounting tasks, ensuring the daily / monthly operational KPIs are met, provide high quality and timely support to complex requests. Participates in the projects related to settlement operations, identifies, and initiates constant improvements of the settlement operation processes, ensures the controls of the processes comply with financial regulations.

Role Responsibilities 

• Responsible for reconciliation processes and completing more complex daily settlement operations tasks with high accuracy, ensuring KPI’s are met.
• Provide high quality and timely responses to partners and business stakeholders.
• Participate and represent the function in different projects and initiatives.
• Identify and initiate constant process improvements.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with company’s rules and regulations.
• As subject matter expert supporting the team with various issues and escalations.
• Ensure SOX compliance with key controls according to USGAAPS and internal policies.
• Comply with Western Union Internal policies and applicable regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

Role Requirements 

• University bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance or advance university student. CPA would be considered a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant working experience preferably with operational accounting experience like account reconciliations, accounting operations, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Proven experience to manage complex processes and reconciliations. As well as supporting and testing projects.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• High- sense of urgency, proactivity, teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required (B2 level minimum).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to details. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Knowledge in Power BI is a plus.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Costa Rica- specific benefits include: 

• Asociación Solidarista 

• In house company doctor services 

• Transportation services options 

• Referral Program award 

• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and committees to volunteer with 

• Pan American Medical and Life insurance 

• Cafeteria Discounts 

Our hybrid work model 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.   

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.  

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

03-08-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.