Reconciliation Accountant

UMB Bank•Kansas City, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Ledger Reconciliation Department is part of the Finance team that focuses on reconciliation and review of general ledger and DDA accounts for a wide footprint of UMB. Within the Finance environment, this team uses moderately complex financial calculations to review and evaluate financial data to assess risk, fraud or potential loss to clients and UMB. This team interacts with internal partners to resolve accounting issues. With our robust training to provide extensive UMB and financial support, the reconciliation team prepares reconciliations to support a wide footprint within UMB. As the Reconciliation Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing reconciliations of varying degrees of difficulty for multiple lines of business. Researching and resolving exceptions using system generated reports and documented procedures will also be key functions. Resolution of the exceptions will require collaboration with business partners. This role is hybrid (Monday to Thursday on-site) at our downtown Kansas City location.

Requirements

You possess an associate degree related to accounting and 2+ years’ experience in a financial services industry OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

You have 3+ years of experience in financial accounting services.
You have experience with PeopleSoft, Hogan, Digital 1 or Excel

Responsibilities

Reconciling multiple general ledgers and DDA accounts with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Performing reviews of entries to assess risk, fraud and potential loss
Review questionable findings with Dept. Leads and Managers
Research and work with business partners for timely resolution of outstanding items.
Work with LOBs to resolve balancing issues
Convey reconciliation and process information during audits to both internal and external auditors
Assist department manager in executing the training plans for new employees.
Interaction with business partners and/or third-party vendors during project implementation.
Potential to be part of Critical Team
Prepare reconciliations for quarterly CPM review
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
a 401(k) matching program
annual incentive pay
paid holidays
a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
adoption assistance
an employee assistance program
fitness reimbursement
tuition reimbursement
an associate wellbeing program
an associate emergency fund
various associate banking benefits