Senior Bank Reconciliation Analyst

Job DetailsJob Location: Allied Benefit Systems - CHICAGO, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Accounting & FinancePOSITION SUMMARY

The Senior BPO Bank Reconciliation Analyst is the subject matter expert for reconciliation and treasury tasks and serves as the first stop resource for other analysts on the team. Major responsibilities include training staff on departmental processes, researching and responding to advanced internal inquiries. In addition to supporting members of the team the Senior Analyst will individually contribute to the more complicated weekly and monthly reconciliations of financial accounts. This position monitors quality metrics and KPIs, and provides recommendations to management to improve upon these metrics. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills in order to independently navigate and reconcile financial data across different systems. The position requires daily interaction with internal team members across various departments and a curious problem-solving mindset.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for individually completing complex reconciliations and assisting other analysts in their day-to-day tasks
Completes reconciliations and analysis using Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Access, Excel, Power BI, and other tools as needed
Recommends and communicates additional process improvement controls as identified
Work closely with the BPO Bank Reconciliation Manager to create and execute a training plan with team members
Identifies and effectively communicates errors to appropriate departments (AR/AP, Stoploss, Finance, etc) and follows through to ensure errors are corrected in a timely fashion
Assists management with implementing improvement process improvement action plans
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor's in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

3-6 years’ experience in a banking, finance or accounting role
Experience using full Microsoft Office suite required
Microsoft Excel skills required
Microsoft Access experience a plus
Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains experience a plus
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to retain and understand concepts presented via verbal and written communication
Analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on process improvement

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Job Knowledge

Time Management
Accountability
Communication
Initiative
Customer Focus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a standard desk role – long periods of sitting and working on a computer are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote

Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Compensation is not limited to base salary.  Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.

Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.  All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process.  It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.Qualifications