Reconciliation Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Reconciliation Accountant to join a financial services organization in Lake City, Florida on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on settlement and reserve account activity, with responsibility for reviewing processor-related transactions, identifying discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile daily settlement activity against processor reporting to confirm accuracy and completeness of recorded balances.
• Review reserve account activity each day and compare results to supporting processor data to ensure proper alignment.
• Analyze summarized financial entries by tracing underlying transactions and documenting findings clearly.
• Investigate variances and unmatched items, determine root causes, and take action to resolve outstanding differences promptly.
• Prepare and record assigned accounting entries related to settlement and reconciliation activity as needed.
• Maintain organized reconciliation files, supporting schedules, and related documentation for audit and review purposes.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly close-related tasks, financial reviews, project work, and fluctuation analysis.
• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to answer questions, resolve issues, and support timely financial operations.• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with reconciliations and high-volume financial transactions.
• Background using large-scale accounting or financial systems; relevant education may offset a portion of experience.
• Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts and the ability to evaluate financial data with accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, along with working proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with general ledger activity and account, bank, balance sheet, or credit card reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, perform research, and bring issues to resolution efficiently.
• Exposure to financial institutions, settlement processing, merchant acquiring, or reserve account analysis is preferred.