Reconciliations Analyst

Vaco; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a detail-oriented Reconciliation Analyst to own end-to-end reconciliation processes, build new procedures, and ensure timely resolution of variances.

The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Operations, requires at least a bachelor’s in a related field and 2+ years of reconciliation or financial analysis experience, and demands advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in reconciliations or related accounting roles.
• Proven ability to create and develop end-to-end reconciliation processes.
• Strong accounting principles and data analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel and large data handling experience.
• Independent researcher capable of driving issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own the reconciliation process from start to finish, including data gathering, methodology development, analysis, discrepancies, and final reconciliation.
• Create reconciliations from scratch with required data, schedules, and controls.
• Research and resolve variances and outstanding items.
• Analyze large financial datasets to identify trends, errors, or inconsistencies.
• Prepare detailed reconciliation documentation and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations and other teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely, accurate reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, controls, and reporting.
• Assist with month-end close and other accounting/financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Data analysis

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Reconciliation Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented Reconciliation Analyst with strong analytical and accounting skills to take ownership of reconciliation processes from start to finish. The ideal candidate has experience not only performing reconciliations, but also building and developing a reconciliation process from the ground up, identifying discrepancies, establishing controls, and ensuring accurate and timely resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the reconciliation process from beginning to end, including gathering data, developing methodology, performing analysis, identifying discrepancies, and completing final reconciliation
• Create and build reconciliations from scratch, including determining required data, developing supporting schedules, and establishing processes and controls
• Research and resolve variances, discrepancies, and outstanding items
• Analyze large amounts of financial data and identify trends, errors, or inconsistencies
• Prepare detailed reconciliation documentation and supporting schedules
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams to research and resolve issues
• Maintain accurate records and ensure reconciliations are completed timely and accurately
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, controls, and reporting
• Assist with month-end close and other accounting/financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in reconciliations, accounting, financial analysis, or a related field
• Proven experience creating and developing a reconciliation from start to finish is required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial data
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Ability to independently research issues and drive them through resolution
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems preferred

EEO Notice

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.