ER Data Reconciliation Associate

Maine Public Employees•Augusta, ME

1d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) seeks a Data Reconciliation Associate to join our Employer Reporting team. This position performs essential data analysis and review of payroll information submitted by employers participating in MainePERS defined benefit plans. The Data Reconciliation Associate prepares, analyzes, and reconciles employer payroll data with information maintained in MainePERS systems, researches discrepancies, and recommends corrections to help ensure the accuracy and integrity of member data. The position works collaboratively with employer staff, MainePERS employees, and internal and external auditors to research data issues and develop appropriate solutions. The work requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when information is missing, incomplete, or lacks sufficient detail.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business with two years of relevant experience in accounting -OR- any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel at the intermediate level.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Strong research skills and the ability to work independently to investigate and resolve data issues.
Sound judgment when working with incomplete or conflicting information.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records and track multiple assignments.
Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
Ability to learn and apply complex systems, policies, procedures, and business processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience analyzing payroll files.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile employer payroll data.
Research discrepancies, inconsistencies, missing information, and other data issues to determine potential causes and appropriate resolutions.
Collaborate with employer staff, MainePERS employees, and internal and external auditors to research and resolve data issues.
Recommend data corrections based on the results of analysis and reconciliation.
Maintain detailed documentation and tracking of data analysis, reconciliation activities, findings, and proposed corrections.
Prepare information and progress reports to support management, employer staff, and auditors as required.
May verify and approve data corrections processed by others.
May support Employer Reporting Account Associates I, II, and III with reconciliations of individual employer accounts as needed.