Accounting Analyst - Reconciliation (6 Month Contract)

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Note: This is a 6-month contract position.

About the role

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.

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
• Understand 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
• Perform financial audits, analyze data, reconcile and balance payroll results, payroll postings and GL interface transmittals for all on and off cycle processing and adjustment runs
• Review all variances through investigation and resolution processes, complete root cause analysis as required, and recommend client intervention procedures and communicate variances
• Analyze accounting compliance issues and determine financial impacts and risks to Strada/client financials/processes
• Facilitate appropriate resolutions based on those impacts, including system configuration changes
• Make formal recommendations to the client regarding escalated issues and resolve client inquiries based on financial and legal compliance impacts and risks to Strada, Strada’s clients, and funding sources
• Analyze internal processes, methods, and procedures to ensure appropriate audit controls are in place and being followed
• Update, maintain, and enforce the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs) and other process documentation
• Resolve Technical/Functional issues escalated from the team and ensure all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidence
• Contribute to team meetings and raise any issues immediately to your Operations Manager
• Serve as expert responder to all audit requests ensuring the accurate and timely responses
• Provide reconciliations of payroll related balance sheet accounts to clients as required
• Communicate regularly with various payroll processing teams to resolve escalation issues and to share lessons learned to optimize service delivery
• Communicate with Clients and Vendors to resolve Accounting and Treasury related issues
• Work with Operational Management and Products to implement automation, innovation, and any continuous improvement programs
• Support Year End activities
• 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 fulfill their role
• Complete time recording accurately and on time
• Perform other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager
• Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
• Participate in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Requirements

• Payroll and financial reporting experience preferred
• 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
• Advanced skills using MS Office suite, especially 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 communication 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
• Current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include:

• Health coverage
• Wellbeing programs
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Retirement plans
• Learning opportunities

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role.

Pay

Salary Pay Range: $68,180.00 - $126,620.00

Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.