Reconciliation Specialist

Kforce Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Reconciliation Specialist in the Alexandria, VA area to perform account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and support month-end close activities. Candidates should have 3+ years in banking/financial services and solid Excel skills.

The role emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and collaboration with Treasury and Finance to ensure compliant financial records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in banking, credit union, or financial services environment.
• Strong experience performing high-volume account reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Research, analyze, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Reconcile cash accounts, general ledger accounts, suspense accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month end, quarter end, and year end close activities.
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review bank transactions and investigate variances, exceptions, and unreconciled items.
• Support external and internal audits by providing requested documentation and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and banking regulations.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Operations, Finance, and other business units to resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare financial reports and account analyses for management review.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUPs

Pivot Tables

Formulas

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Reconciliation Specialist in Alexandria, VA. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Reconciliation Specialist with strong reconciliation and accounting experience within a banking or financial services environment. This role is responsible for performing account reconciliations, researching discrepancies, supporting month end close activities, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, experience working with bank accounts and financial transactions, and a strong analytical mindset. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations
• Research, analyze, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items
• Reconcile cash accounts, general ledger accounts, suspense accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with month end, quarter end, and year end close activities
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Review bank transactions and investigate variances, exceptions, and unreconciled items
• Support external and internal audits by providing requested documentation and analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and banking regulations
• Collaborate with Treasury, Operations, Finance, and other business units to resolve accounting issues
• Prepare financial reports and account analyses for management review
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 3+ years of accounting experience within a banking, credit union, or financial services environment
• Strong experience performing high volume account reconciliations
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.