Reconciliation Specialist

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Jr. Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cash reporting, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet activity across multiple accounts and entities. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Accounting

• Prepare and complete accurate, timely bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and entities.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, including outstanding checks, deposits in transit, unapplied cash, and other variances.
• Analyze discrepancies and identify root causes while ensuring appropriate documentation and resolution.
• Monitor daily banking activity, including ACH transactions, wire transfers, checks, and lockbox activity.
• Ensure accurate posting of cash transactions to the general ledger.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Partner with internal departments to research and resolve cash-related issues.
• Support month-end close activities related to cash and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in improving processes and strengthening internal controls surrounding cash management and reconciliations.

3+ years of accounting experience with a strong emphasis on bank reconciliations and cash accounting.

Experience preparing and resolving complex reconciliations in a multi-account or multi-entity environment.

Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and accounting principles.

Prior experience in a shared services, centralized accounting, or high-volume transactional environment is preferred.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation analysis.

Experience working with ERP systems.

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.