Sr. Accounts Associate - Cash Reconciliation

MetLife, Inc.; Jaipur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to perform reconciliation and close activities. The role involves validating and processing transactions, reconciling bank and ledger items, and producing monthly statements.

Strong MS Office skills and English communication are required to ensure accurate reporting and timely closures. Responsibilities include mid-month, month-end, and quarter-end tasks, adherence to SLAs, and collaboration with banks and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration with at least 15 years of education.
• 2-3 years of work experience in a related field is desirable; Fresher candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, and process transactions per Desktop procedures (L3 L4).
• Reconcile bank to ledger transactions for all accounts.
• Prepare basic financial reports.
• Perform mid-month, month-end and quarter-end activities as per procedures.
• Ensure SLA targets and internal standards are met.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting principles and reporting requirements.

Skills

MS Office suite

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Graduate in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Perform a variety of accounting reconciliation functions to report financial information in accurate and timely manner. Follow-up with banks and lines of business at client-end for closure of accounting open items. Maintain data and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements. Produce monthly reconciliation statements.

Position Summary

Perform a variety of accounting reconciliation functions to report financial information in accurate and timely manner. Follow-up with banks and lines of business at client-end for closure of accounting open items. Maintain data and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements. Produce monthly reconciliation statements.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, and process transactions as per Desktop procedures (L3 L4)
• Reconcile bank to ledger transactions for all accounts.
• Analyze and research all discrepancies in various applications tools
• Investigate and resolve outstanding items
• Follow-up with banks and other internal customers for closure of open items and provide back-up for all discrepancies
• Prepare basic financial reports
• Perform mid-month, month-end and quarter-end activities as per documented desktop procedures
• Ensure that the assigned targets are met in accordance with SLA and Internal standards
• Ensure that the quality of transaction is in compliance with predefined parameters as defined by Process Excellence
• Ensure adherence to established attendance schedules

Education

• Graduate in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration with at least 15 years of education

Experience

• 2-3 years of work experience in a related field is required
• Experience in Insurance organizations, Banks shall be preferred
• Fresher college graduates can be considered

Knowledge And Skills (general And Technical)

• Good computer navigation skills
• Good keyboarding speed
• Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite
• Knowledge about the Insurance industry in US
• Knowledge about US Culture
• Knowledge of Accounting principles
• Proficiency in English
• Communication skills - should be able to read, interpret business documents.
• Good oral/written communication

Analytical And Interpersonal Skills

• Escalate issues if required
• Data gathering ability/ Eye for detail
• Teamwork/ Managing Self / Adaptability
• Ability to work successfully in production driven environment
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to work on routine/standardized transactions
• Self-disciplined and result oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team