Accounting Analyst - Reconciliation (6 Month Contract)

Strada Global•, IL

1d•$68,180 - $126,620

About The Position

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. This is a 6-month contract position. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting and Reconciliation Analyst to support a special project focused on financial reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and process integrity. This role is responsible for performing complex account reconciliations, investigating variances, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data while maintaining appropriate internal controls. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, exceptional analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams to resolve issues and meet critical deadlines. Experience with payroll accounting or garnishments is a plus but not required.

Requirements

Accounting experience is required
1 to 3 years’ experience using Workday or similar accounting systems
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage the workload of the team members for productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
Ability to focus on SLA attainment, goal setting, task prioritization and teamwork.
Ability to make timely and complex recommendations using technology, accounting theory and methods
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and clients using consensus when possible
Ability to identify problems and systematically compile information and address root causes in partnership with internal departments and resources
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines and adhere to client driven, timetables.
Ability to use MS Office suite and to advanced skills using Excel, Workday and related systems
Ability to identify and mitigate risks
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures
Must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Nice To Haves

Payroll and financial reporting experience preferred
Experience with payroll accounting or garnishments is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Reconcile general ledger accounts comparing the payroll activity against the general ledger
Identify the need for reconciliation improvements and offer suggestions to facilitate the same
Prepare bank reconciliations from comparison of payroll data vs. banking data leading to recognition of adjustments/actions needed to clear reconciling items
Reconcile funding activity at company and employee level to verify proper third party payments
Review Payroll to General Ledger interface error reports and defensive queries identifying proper reclassifications for payroll entries
Understanding of journal voucher preparation and their effect to the general ledger
Support Managers with client engagement ensuring all information is accurate and provided on time
Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives
Provide daily functional support to the teams, to support the successful delivery of General Ledger documents and files.
Performs financial audits, analyses data, reconcile and balance payroll results, payroll postings and GL interface transmittals for all on and off cycle processing’s and adjustment runs
Reviews all variances through investigation and resolution processes, completes root cause analysis as required, and recommends client intervention procedures and communicates variances
Analyzes accounting compliance issues and determines financial impacts and risks to Strada/client financials/processes
Facilitates appropriate resolutions based on those impacts, including system configuration changes
Makes formal recommendations to the client regarding escalated issues and resolves client inquiries based on financial and legal compliance impacts and risks to Strada, Strada’s clients, and funding sources
Analyzes internal processes, methods, and procedures to ensure appropriate audit controls are in place and being followed
Responsible for the updating, maintaining, and enforcing of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation
Responsible for the resolution of Technical/Functional issues escalated from the team and ensuring all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidence so Application Services and/or Products can investigate
Contribute to team meetings and raise any issues immediately to your Operations Manager Serves as expert responder to all audit requests ensuring the accurate and timely responses
Provides reconciliations of payroll related balance sheet accounts to clients as required.
Communicates regularly with various payroll processing teams to resolve escalation issues and to share lessons learned to optimize service delivery
Communicates with Clients and Vendors to resolve Accounting and Treasury related issues
Working with Operational Management and Products to implement automation, innovation, and any continuous improvement programs
Support Year End
Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
Proactively identify upsell opportunities
Support Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learned
Upskill and develop team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role
Time Recording to be completed on time and accurately
Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager
Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned