Reconciliation Accountant- Linthicum, MD
About the Company and Overview of the Reconciliation Accountant role:
- CFS is partnering with a repeat non profit client to find a Staff Accountant, skilled in reconciliations, to join their medium sized accounting team
- The Reconciliation Accountant position begins on a contractual basis and will become permanent for the right candidate
- Schedule: Flexible start time between 7am-9am. Work an 8 hour schedule, 40 hours per week.
- Position is 40% in office in Linthicum, MD. Hybrid work schedule- 3 days work from home (M, Th, F), 2 days in office (Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Reports directly to the Finance Manager
Job Duties of the Reconciliation Accountant: - Prepares complex monthly bank account reconciliations for three accounts and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner
- Prepares various month end closing journal entries
- Responsible for maintenance of corporate card expense management system
- Verifies corporate card transactions for timely and accurate coding, compliance with policies, and proper support
- Records monthly corporate card activity in the general ledger
- Provides corporate card training to new and existing cardholders and/or their delegates
- Coordinates with accounts receivable to invoice and collect employee receivables and other corporate card expenses reimbursable by third parties
- Performs reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts and make adjustments
- Reviews and records monthly bank account analysis fees and interest income
- Reviews and prepares all expense reclassification requests
- Initiates weekly wire transfer payments, follows up on returned wires, and communicates with stakeholders as needed
- Serves as Finance department contact for supply procurement to include distribution of shipments, organization of supply room and oversight of existing inventory
- Provides backup or assistance to various accounting personnel in daily operational functions
- Provides support for external audit requests when needed
Qualifications for the Reconciliation Accountant: - 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required
- Strong knowledge of complex bank reconciliations required
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or related a plus
- Experience using MS Dynamics Navision a plus, but not required
- Proficiency with Excel
- Knowledge of credits and debits
- Strong communication skills; able to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization