Accounting Analyst - Reconciliation

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Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting and Reconciliation Analyst to support a special project focused on financial reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and process integrity. This role is responsible for performing complex account reconciliations, investigating variances, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data while maintaining appropriate internal controls. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, exceptional analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams to resolve issues and meet critical deadlines. Experience with payroll accounting or garnishments is a plus but not required.

Delivery Key responsibilities:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts comparing the payroll activity against the general ledger

• Identify the need for reconciliation improvements and offer suggestions to facilitate the same

• Prepare bank reconciliations from comparison of payroll data vs. banking data leading to recognition of adjustments/actions needed to clear reconciling items

• Reconcile funding activity at company and employee level to verify proper third party payments

• Review Payroll to General Ledger interface error reports and defensive queries identifying proper reclassifications for payroll entries

• Understanding of journal voucher preparation and their effect to the general ledger

• Support Managers with client engagement ensuring all information is accurate and provided on time

• Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives

• Provide daily functional support to the teams, to support the successful delivery of General Ledger documents and files.

• Performs financial audits, analyses data, reconcile and balance payroll results, payroll postings and GL interface transmittals for all on and off cycle processing’s and adjustment runs

• Reviews all variances through investigation and resolution processes, completes root cause analysis as required, and recommends client intervention procedures and communicates variances

• Analyzes accounting compliance issues and determines financial impacts and risks to Strada/client financials/processes

• Facilitates appropriate resolutions based on those impacts, including system configuration changes

• Makes formal recommendations to the client regarding escalated issues and resolves client inquiries based on financial and legal compliance impacts and risks to Strada, Strada’s clients, and funding sources

• Analyzes internal processes, methods, and procedures to ensure appropriate audit controls are in place and being followed

• Responsible for the updating, maintaining, and enforcing of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation

• Responsible for the resolution of Technical/Functional issues escalated from the team and ensuring all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidence so Application Services and/or Products can investigate

• Contribute to team meetings and raise any issues immediately to your Operations Manager Serves as expert responder to all audit requests ensuring the accurate and timely responses

• Provides reconciliations of payroll related balance sheet accounts to clients as required.

• Communicates regularly with various payroll processing teams to resolve escalation issues and to share lessons learned to optimize service delivery

• Communicates with Clients and Vendors to resolve Accounting and Treasury related issues

• Working with Operational Management and Products to implement automation, innovation, and any continuous improvement programs

• Support Year End

• Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information

• Proactively identify upsell opportunities

• Support Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learned

• Upskill and develop team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role

• Time Recording to be completed on time and accurately

• Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager

• Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate

• Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Professional Job Experience

• Payroll and financial reporting experience preferred

• Accounting experience is required

• 1 to 3 years’ experience using Workday or similar accounting systems

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage the workload of the team members for productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness

• Ability to focus on SLA attainment, goal setting, task prioritization and teamwork.

• Ability to make timely and complex recommendations using technology, accounting theory and methods

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and clients using consensus when possible

• Ability to identify problems and systematically compile information and address root causes in partnership with internal departments and resources

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines and adhere to client driven, timetables.

• Ability to use MS Office suite and to advanced skills using Excel, Workday and related systems

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks

• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment

• Attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn

• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures

At Strada, our values guide everything we do: 

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. 

• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. 

• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. 

• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. 

• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. 

Benefits 

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. 

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. 

Diversity Policy Statement 

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country 

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. 

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.