Cash Reconciliation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage daily automated transaction matching and reconciliation processes within BlackLine.
• Create, test and refine BlackLine matching rules to align payment processor activity, bank statements and general ledger entries.
• Perform three-way reconciliations across payment processors, bank activity and general ledger collections.
• Investigate transaction mismatches and exceptions, identify root causes and drive issues through resolution.
• Distinguish between accounting discrepancies, timing differences, data integration issues and matching-rule deficiencies to determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Identify recurring exceptions and opportunities to increase automated matching rates and reduce manual intervention.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and other general ledger accounts and ensure correcting entries are completed within established deadlines.
• Partner with Accounting, internal business teams, banking partners and payment processors to research and resolve variances.
• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities to convert manual processes into efficient, scalable automated workflows.
• Prepare reports and supporting information for auditors, examiners, rating bureaus and other internal or external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Four or more years of relevant professional experience preferred, particularly within insurance, banking, financial services, payment processing or public accounting.
• Hands-on experience with BlackLine, including transaction matching and the ability to create, test and refine matching rules.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, analytical tools and pivot tables.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity and account reconciliation.
• Able to analyze complex financial data streams and understand how transactions move across multiple systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify the root cause of reconciliation, system or data issues.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet strict daily, monthly and reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Able to learn complex transactional flows, systems and changing business rules quickly.
• Commitment to internal controls, accuracy and the protection of company assets.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger activity.
• Experience with BlackLine transaction matching and matching rule creation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot financial data streams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly.

About the Role

The role combines strong accounting fundamentals with technology, analytical thinking and process improvement. It involves managing and improving automated reconciliation processes, investigating transaction mismatches, identifying patterns behind recurring exceptions, and developing solutions that improve automation without sacrificing accuracy or financial controls.

Benefits

The role is primarily office-based and involves significant computer use. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with approximately 45 to 55 hours per week depending on business needs and peak accounting periods.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Monday through Friday, with approximately 45 to 55 hours per week depending on business needs and peak accounting periods.