Reconciliation Oversight & Controls Analyst

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Conducts complex assignments involving accounting projects. Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff. Assumes responsibility and accountability for developing and maintaining accurate and detailed accounting records and responsible for preparing financial statements and reports. Plays key role in the month end closing duties and reporting.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurately maintains complex accounting records and performs all related accounting functions.

Oversees preparation of daily entries and monitoring of accounts. Maintains account balances.

Prepares complex accounting journal entries and monthly financial statements where applicable.

Maintains current accounting policies and practices.

Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Reconciliation and resolution of outages from complex accounts.

Responsible for assisting in performing complex special accounting projects.

Continuous Improvement:

Continuously searches for process improvements within our organization in an effort to automate and simplify.

Leverages technology to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Identifies opportunities to improve the accounting processes and plays a key role in the integration of a new accounting system.

Ensures the completion and accuracy of all account reconciliations.

Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate business relationships with internal and external customers.

Develops cross training programs and ensures the adequate delegation of duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree irequired.

Minimum of 4 years of industry or public accounting related experience. Banking or accounting related experience required.

Proficient in advanced spreadsheet applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.

Demonstrate ability to learn and understand Bancorp systems such as Frontier, Mobius, Raft, Business Objects & TM1.Excellent communications, organization and follow up skills.

Excellent people/relationship building skills.

Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to apply critical thought process.

Capable of prioritizing and organizing work to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly & concisely with other Finance Staff, managers and department leaders. May also interact with senior management & executive leaders

Reconciliation Oversight & Controls Analyst At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive…