Accounting Specialist – Banking

Accounting Specialist
– Banking We are searching for an experienced Accounting Specialist
– Banking at 600 Citadel Drive Commerce, California, 90040.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Accounting Specialist
– Banking reports to the Accounting Manager, Banking & Receipts.

The primary function of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely reconciliation of the multiple bank and general ledger (GL) accounts and to research and resolve variances as appropriate to ensure proper recording of sales, cash receipts and other department related accounting activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned or required.

Accounting Ensures that activities and funds received reconcile to actual transactions and that the books and records of the Company accurately reflect the sales and assets of the Company.

Manages reconciliation software uploads of banking and accounting data to facilitate balancing weekly bank deposits.

Provides accounting analysis and review of various tender types including EBT, WIC, checks, credit and debit cards and cash.

Responsible for WIC related analytics and returned WIC voucher re-deposits Reconciles accounts receivable GL to sub-ledger daily and resolves issues while maintaining setup requirements.

Compiles and analyzes financial information related to banking, sales and receipts.

Interacts with stores and banks regarding deposit and change order discrepancies.

Researches cardholder disputes and provides necessary supporting documentation to remedy chargebacks.

Performs other special projects as assigned.

Provides department backup including bad check and gift card processing, supports internal/external customers and assists in resolving issues.

Fiscal Close Process Ensures that assigned General Ledger accounts accurately reflect the transactions of the Company and required period end adjustments are completed on a timely basis.

Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts to the appropriate supporting systems or schedules.

Process Redesign Assists the Accounting Manager with designing and implementing changes and improving efficiency and accuracy of the department.

Provides supporting analytical data as requested by the Accounting Manager.

Information System Activity As most of the accounting is systematized, the ability to work with a broad array of internal and external systems is a key requirement of this position while maintaining necessary system specifications.

Prepares special analyses and reporting as needed or requested utilizing the various systems used to manage the accounting processes.

Assists in collecting data used by the Manager to develop metrics to measure and monitor the performance of the Company and provide additional insight.

Required Qualifications: Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other critical knowledge and experience includes working with GAAP accounting and banking systems, intermediate/advanced skill level with Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Access.

Candidates Must Possess the Following Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to clearly write reports and business correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from corporate management, store managers, internal clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Exceptionally strong intuitive computer skills.

Personal computer skills including the MS Office programs; Excel, Power Point, Access and Word and the ability to apply these skills to essential duties and responsibilities are required.

Must have prior experience working with financial applications (experience with Lawson strongly preferred) and interfacing with internet based data on external websites.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.