Bookkeeping Settlement Associate at Confidential company

Job Description

As a Settlement Services Associate I, you will provide general accounting processes for our clients.  You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations for general ledger suspense accounts and various reporting activities.

Essential Functions:
  

1. Prepares daily journal entries to the general ledger accounts.
2. Ensures the settlement screens balance daily. 
3. Reconciles clients General Ledger accounts. 
4. Identifies discrepancies between figures calculated in a reconciliation. 
5. Participates on calls with clients and be able to discuss all reconciliation records effectively. 
6. Delivers report data to clients for their approval. 
7. Keeps manager apprised of status workloads and any  potential or unusual developments.
8. Responds to clients and client liaisons inquiries, as well as other departments.
9. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
2. General accounting knowledge including debits, credits, general ledger balancing, research and account reconciliation experience is required.
3. One (1) year of experience in credit, accounting, bookkeeping and or banking is required. 

Summary of Qualifications:

1. Strong Windows based computer application skills.
2. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
3. Keyboarding proficiency.
4. Familiarity with Windows based computer applications
5. Effectively and efficiently communicate both through verbal and written channels in a way that others are able to understand the information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
6. Skilled in negotiating, including the ability to persuade and modify opinions to reach goals.
7. Ability to work under pressure; flexibility and willingness to work at a rapid pace.
8. Ability to compose simple correspondence.
9. Ability to multi-task is essential.