About the job Accountant, Sr
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 practicesExperience with high-volume transaction matching in a financial services or payments environmentHands-on experience with Blackline Matching, SQL, or other reconciliation toolsProficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Power Query) and AlteryxExperience in banking or fintech preferredCompetencies (Attributes needed to be successful in this role) :
Excellent organizational and communication skillsExceptional attention to detailStrong data analysis, investigative and problem-solving skillsMust be a team player, energetic, detail-oriented and a self-starterMust be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentHave 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 requireNotes from Hiring Manager :
Work Shift Hours : 95 PM MTInterview 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 accountantsSpecial Software or Skills : Excel, Tableau, Starburst, AlteryxAdditional Information :
Open to RemoteHybridMulti-TaskExcellent organizational skillsMUST HAVE :
3+ years of experience in accounting, reconciliation, or financial operations.Working knowledge of GAAP and reconciliation best practicesExperience with high-volume transaction matching in a financial services or payments environmentHands-on experience with Blackline Matching, SQL, or other reconciliation toolsProficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Power Query) and Alteryx.