Research Specialist Branded Cards Accounting Operations

The Research Specialist 5

The Research Specialist 5 performs relatively complex assignments. Has direct impact on the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided. Works under little to no direct supervision. May service an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services. Applies working knowledge of technical and professional principles and concepts and in depth knowledge of team objectives. Understands how assigned duties contribute to the work of the team/unit and how the units coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve the objectives of the function.

Ensures the quality and service of self and others. May recommend new options to enhance productivity in accordance with guidelines. Requires tact and diplomacy when exchanging complex or sensitive information with others. Is sensitive to audience diversity. Basic knowledge of the organization, the business and its policies required. Typically responsible for resolving basic to moderately complex problems based on practice and precedence.

Able to assess applicability of similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures.

• Supports the function by responding to payment and reconciliation inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assists with the training of new hires or team members.
• Make decisions with little assistance from lead or manager.
• Works under little to no direct supervision.
• May support an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services.
• Applies working knowledge of technical and professional principles and concepts and in depth knowledge of team objectives; and, impacts the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

• 2-4 years relevant experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Sioux Falls, SD (no other locations)

Job Grade: C05

Schedule:

Monday through Friday with start times between 7:00am and 8:00am local time.

Potential for this position to transition into the Home Office Program.

• General Ledger Accounting experience preferred.
• This position is in the Cards Accounting Operations Unit, which has responsibility for a wide array of accounting activities including check activities and association reporting.
• Candidate needs to be able to perform clerical accounting functions with high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Basic accounting knowledge of debits and credits is required.
• Intermediate Excel skills are required in addition to being able to confidently navigate Microsoft operating systems.
• Fluent communication skills both written and orally.
• Must be able to investigate general ledger differences and customer account inquiries.

Primary

Location:

5800 SOUTH CORPORATE PLACE

Salary Range: $41,660.00 - $54,340.00

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