Accounting Reconciliation Coordinator

Position not available for immigration sponsorship.

With minimal supervision, performs reconciliation functions on assigned accounts at the intermediate level. Assumes responsibility for managing reconciliation risk within assigned accounts and maintains compliance with Bancorp Policy. Performs daily monitoring and maintenance of account reconciliations. Quickly identifies account outages and aging items within an account. Works independently with the clearing department to resolve issues in a timely manner and resolves basic non‑standard reconciliations issues, as assigned by supervisor.

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, ensuring that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience while operating within the Bank’s risk appetite.

• Perform daily reconciliation of General Ledger, Internal Demand Deposit Accounts, Trust House or Trust/Treasury Positions.
• Monitor exception reporting and assign outstanding items to appropriate departments.
• Comprehend Bancorp policies and procedures and act as a subject matter expert, obtaining correct supporting documentation as requested by internal/external audit and regulatory agencies.
• Investigate and follow up on exceptions; resolve with appropriate personnel.
• Identify non‑standard account reconciliation problems; propose and assist in implementing resolutions.
• Maintain accurate records and establish strong working relationships with all business lines and accounting groups.
• Assume responsibility for account reconciliations, understand the impact of transactions within and on related accounts, and communicate organizational changes to business line partners.
• Design reconciliation processes, ensure data necessary for matching, monitor automation of data feeds from source systems, and verify integrity of the automated reconciliation design.
• Identify areas of process improvement to increase departmental efficiencies.
• Under guidance from Supervisor or Manager, assist in converting acquired companies or system upgrades to accounting policies, processes, and practices.
• Develop training manuals and conduct reconciliation training for key business areas.
• Perform basic special projects as assigned and at the direction of Manager.
• Adhere to defined quality standards, including work product, verbal and written communications, and quality control metrics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required;
  Accounting or Finance degrees and work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of General Ledger, Internal Demand Deposit Accounts, Trust House or Trust/Treasury Positions.
• Basic familiarity with software applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, internal general ledger, reconciliation and reporting systems; familiarity with database or reconciliation software applications preferred.
• Professional customer service skills; able to respond to standard requests from internal and external customers.
• Ability to solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
• Capability to manage own time to meet deadlines set by Supervisor or Manager.
• Capability to complete work with direction, guidance and instructions from others.
• Strong communication skills, choosing the most effective form of communication (meeting, fax, phone or email) and responding quickly to requests.
• Ability to convey a positive first impression and develop positive working relationships, understanding how to get along with co‑workers.

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing the role our employees 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.

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LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

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