Job description

Job Description:

Monitor and reconcile payment transactions of incoming and outgoing data within our internal database to ensure proper recording of the funds held by customers accounts as well as payment on our credit products.
Research exception items thoroughly and in a timely manner, and drive them to resolution in collaboration with bank reps, Payment Operations, Finance, Product and Dev teams
Assist with audits and reporting needs as needed across the company and ensure internal controls are in accordance with SOX
Perform regular closing activities such as journal entries and reconciliations
Maintain operational reconciliation and exception procedures, addressing potential changes due to new products, systems, and improvements
Actively look for opportunities to standardize processes / automate / eliminate nonvalue added activities and implement them for process improvements.
Complete ad hoc analyses.

Professional Experience/Background to be successful in this role:

3+ years of experience in accounting, reconciliation, or financial operations.
Basic knowledge of GAAP and reconciliation best practices
Experience with high-volume transaction matching in a financial services or payments environment
Hands-on experience with Blackline Matching, SQL, or other reconciliation tools
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Power Query) and Alteryx
Experience in banking or fintech preferred

Competencies (Attributes needed to be successful in this role):

Excellent organizational and communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong data analysis, investigative and problem-solving skills
Must be a team player, energetic, detail-oriented and a self-starter
Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Have the ability to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, be a team player, and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require

Notes from Hiring Manager:

Work Shift Hours: 95 PM MT
Interview Process: Multiple (1 one-to-one interview, then 1 interview panel with a few of my team members)
Team Size: Working directly with a team of 2 other accountants
Special Software or Skills: Excel, Tableau, Starburst, Alteryx

Additional Information:

MUST HAVE:

3+ years of experience in accounting, reconciliation, or financial operations.
Working knowledge of GAAP and reconciliation best practices
Experience with high-volume transaction matching in a financial services or payments environment
Hands-on experience with Blackline Matching, SQL, or other reconciliation tools
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Power Query) and Alteryx.

Accountant, Sr

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