Entry Level Accountant (HYBRID)

Aston Carter•Pine Grove Township, PA

3d•$24 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bank Accounting Specialist is responsible for reviewing and reconciling large volumes of transaction data from stores on a daily basis to bank files. The role involves researching exceptions, transaction variances, and unreconciled transactions, processing necessary corrections, and interacting extensively with banks, armored car couriers, and store management. Additionally, the specialist will monitor the aging of uncollected deposits to assess risk and process adjustments to store deposit balances based on SLA time frames.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Accounting or related field.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
1-3 years of accounting experience with high volume reconciliation duties.
Ability to read and understand accounting policies and procedures.
Strong writing and communication skills for preparing written recaps or verbal explanations.
Experience in using software and systems reference manuals.

Nice To Haves

Industry-specific experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile daily transaction data from stores to bank files.
Research exceptions, transaction variances, and process necessary corrections.
Interact extensively with banks, armored car couriers, and store management.
Monitor aging of uncollected deposits to assess risk and prevent large loss exposure.
Process adjustments to store deposit balances within SLA time frames.
Collaborate closely with the Treasury department on identified concerns with bank data or service levels.
Escalate identified concerns on store deposit exceptions to Accounting and Operations management timely.
Prepare daily and monthly journal entries to record transactions.
Respond to case inquiries and disputes from stores related to discrepancies.
Reconcile month-end bank balances to the general ledger for assigned bank accounts.
Analyze work results to ensure they are reasonable and appropriate.
Maintain a strong understanding of data flow from store systems to accounting systems.
Monitor ownership changes of stores and adjust reconciliations accordingly.
Provide timely and thorough responses to cases from stores and follow up with various groups for resolution.
Assist team leaders, team members, and management with special projects as needed.