Accounting Analyst - Reconciliation

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.

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
• Perform 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’s 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
• 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 ensures 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
• Contributes to team meetings and raises any issues immediately to your Operations Manager
• Serves as expert responder to all audit requests ensuring the accurate and timely responses
• 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
• Supports Operational Management and Products to implement automation, innovation, and any continuous improvement programs
• Supports Year End
• Recognizes and deals appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
• Proactively identifies upsell opportunities
• Supports Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learned
• Upskills and develops team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfill their role
• Time Recording to be completed on time and accurately
• Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager
• Builds good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
• Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Qualifications

• Strong accounting foundation
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• 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

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with Workday or similar accounting systems
• Ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently
• Knowledge of journal voucher preparation and their effect to the general ledger
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced skills using Excel and other relevant software
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

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, and more.