Bank Reconciliation Analyst

City of New Albany

  • New Albany, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
BASIC FUNCTIONThis position is responsible for processing all of the City's reconciliations in a timely and efficient manner by maintaining high levels of organization and customer service.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES"*" denotes an essential function of the jobBank Statement Reconciliation:
  • Perform daily, monthly, and yearly reconciliations of bank statements with internal accounting records.
  • Identify and investigate variances between bank balances and general ledger accounts.
  • Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner and ensure proper documentation of reconciling items.
Transaction Analysis:
  • Analyze banking transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Identify and investigate unusual or suspicious transactions that may require further examination.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to obtain supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies.
Reporting and Documentation:
  • Prepare accurate and timely reports summarizing reconciliations, variances, and outstanding items.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of reconciliation procedures, findings, and resolutions.
  • Provide regular updates to management on the status of bank reconciliations and outstanding issues.
Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation processes and improve efficiency.
  • Implement best practices for bank reconciliation and recommend system enhancements as needed.
  • Proactively address issues and propose solutions to minimize errors and risks.
Compliance and Audit Support:
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations as necessary.
  • Stay informed about changes in regulations and accounting principles that may impact bank reconciliation processes.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
  • Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
  • Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
  • Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
  • Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
  • Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
  • Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
  • Maintain City information in a confidential manner.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Be a motivated self-starter.
  • Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
  • Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT
  • This position requires working in the internal environment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
  • Minimum of high school diploma required; some college preferred.
  • One to two years general claims experience required.
  • Previous customer services experience.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
  • A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
  • Ability to handle a high volume of incoming calls while maintaining proper phone etiquette and a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
  • Computer and peripherals.

City of New Albany