Transaction Svcs GL Recon Specialist

Primary Purpose of Job

Responsible for ensuring all high priority control, general ledger and internal demand deposit accounts are reconciled daily. Reconciles items identified to minimize financial exposure and to provide accurate financial reporting for the bank.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Performs general ledger reconciliations and prepares reports on all high priority control general ledger and internal demand deposit accounts daily.
• Ensures reconciling items are identified in a timely and efficient manner to minimize potential high risk to the bank.
• Prepares and submits, if any, adjusting general ledger entries for posting.
• Notifies and follows-up with branches/departments to ensure that reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.
• Identifies any issues, incidents, and/or discrepancies that may require escalation.
• Ensures that procedures are regularly reviewed and up to date. Actively reviews the processes of the GL Reconciliation team and provide/execute improvement ideas.
• Participates in special projects and 3rd party service provider upgrades on behalf of the team.

Experience Required

• Minimum two (2) years of General ledger reconciliation experience or bank operations experience.

Leadership Experience, Required Skills or Training

• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously and accurately in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills, able to independently problem solve and resolve issues, by exercising sound judgment.
• Well organized and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A good knowledge of accounting/finance knowledge preferred.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient skills in other Microsoft Office Applications (i.e., Word, Outlook) and able to adapt quickly to new technology and tools.
• Able to work independently, effectively, and efficiently while providing support to the team and other departments.
• Ability to deepen working relationships, and a proven ability to remain flexible and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.