Sr. Reconcilement Services Specialist

General Summary

Responsible for back‑office and multiple accounting support functions associated with branch deposit operations, while following established policies and department procedures.

• Own the reconciliation framework for key accounts, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Review and perform next‑day reconciliation of branch cash balances, Branch Capture reconciliation, Teller Exchange GL balancing, and monitor various branch suspense GL such as Teller Cash Shortage, Teller Cash Overage, Suspense Resources, Suspense Liabilities and GL Unidentified Suspense. Prepare and provide complete and timely reconciliation report.
• Perform daily reconciliation of Due From Bank accounts, ATM balancing, and reconciliations of other assigned accounts and general ledgers related to deposit functions.
• Identify out‑of‑balance conditions, coordinate remediation with applicable branch or department and compile supporting documentation for accounts and general ledgers.
• Responsible for the balancing and reconciliation of Cash Vault GL and post‑currency and coin adjustment. Report counterfeit Cashier Check.
• Handle complicated inquiries from branches, departments and auditors regarding reconciliations and adjustments.
• Perform monthly certifications of various assigned accounts.
• Prepare and submit periodic and annual Federal and State Tax reporting for deposit‑related transactions and accounts.
• Serve as a key backup for operational accounting responsibilities and supervision coverage.
• Back up for Prefunding checking reconciliation, Bank Checks balancing & Cash Vault reconciliation.
• Reconcile charge‑off GL account activity with losses report, identifying any one‑sided entries.
• Review/approve wire reconciliations and various suspense GL reconciliations.
• Solid working knowledge of job functions associated with assigned duties within the back‑office centralized environment.

Education:

High school graduate. Some college preferred, but not mandatory.

Experience:

Minimum three years of banking or accounting/bookkeeping experience.

Branch or Back‑office Experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Ability:
Excellent math skills, analytical, detail oriented and ability to identify and evaluate irregular or suspicious transactions. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interact with branch personnel. Proficient computer skills and use of MS Word and Excel.

$24.96 – $26.39 per hour. Pay determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers its full‑time employees a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health saving account with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k). This is a significant part of total compensation.

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