Accountant

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bank Reconciliation Specialist to join their Finance team. This role involves performing complex bank reconciliations, analyzing discrepancies, and supporting process improvements to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Finance, Operations, Treasury, and Technology to resolve issues and maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex bank, suspense, and system-to-general ledger reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate, research, and resolve reconciling items such as timing differences, errors, and unusual transactions.
• Ensure reconciliation deliverables meet established timelines, quality standards, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Analyze reconciliation results and trends to identify root causes of discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply best practices to enhance reconciliation processes, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Treasury, and Technology teams to resolve upstream or downstream issues impacting reconciliations.
• Support period-end closing activities including balance sheet substantiation, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of procedures, controls, and process improvements.
• Participate in projects related to system upgrades, process automation, or control enhancements, including user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on complex reconciliation issues and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in bank reconciliation, cash accounting, or financial operations.
• Deep understanding of reconciliation processes, general ledger systems, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting system implementations, process enhancements, or transformation initiatives.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Accounts.
• Generous paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and dedicated financial planning time.
• Paid parental leave and Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company matching and additional employer contributions.
• Flexible work arrangements and resources to support work-life balance and personal development.

Location

Not specified.