Reconciliation Accountant

Description We are looking for a Reconciliation Accountant to join a financial services organization in Lake City, Florida on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on settlement and reserve account activity, with responsibility for reviewing processor-related transactions, identifying discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

- Reconcile daily settlement activity against processor reporting to confirm accuracy and completeness of recorded balances.

- Review reserve account activity each day and compare results to supporting processor data to ensure proper alignment.

- Analyze summarized financial entries by tracing underlying transactions and documenting findings clearly.

- Investigate variances and unmatched items, determine root causes, and take action to resolve outstanding differences promptly.

- Prepare and record assigned accounting entries related to settlement and reconciliation activity as needed.

- Maintain organized reconciliation files, supporting schedules, and related documentation for audit and review purposes.

- Contribute to weekly and monthly close-related tasks, financial reviews, project work, and fluctuation analysis.

- Partner with internal teams and external contacts to answer questions, resolve issues, and support timely financial operations. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with reconciliations and high-volume financial transactions.

- Background using large-scale accounting or financial systems; relevant education may offset a portion of experience.

- Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts and the ability to evaluate financial data with accuracy.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, along with working proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.

- Experience with general ledger activity and account, bank, balance sheet, or credit card reconciliations.

- Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.

- Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, perform research, and bring issues to resolution efficiently.

- Exposure to financial institutions, settlement processing, merchant acquiring, or reserve account analysis is preferred.

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