Contract Reconciliation Specialist

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Scope: This position is responsible for complex balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. This position provides accounting support to major financial accounting areas including Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Accounting ledger accounting and reconciliation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.
  • Conduct general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations including cash and cash equivalent accounts, inventory accounts, receivable and payable accounts etc.
  • Monitor and report number of aged items in accounts.
  • Prepare correcting journal entries for out of balance accounts.
  • Prepare and validate grant and fund accounts including reporting to the Federal government.
  • Take ownership of and reconciliation and report on detail on various set-a-side bank accounts.
  • Participate in the month end and year end close process ensuring accurate reconciled balance sheet accounts including creating, reviewing and posting journal entries with supporting documentation.
  • Assist with processing daily cash exceptions including rejected deposits from lockbox.
  • Research, investigate and resolve variances or reconciliation issues on a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain written operational procedures for all tasks performed and cross-train to provide effective support to the functions supported.
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement.
  • Prepare financial and management reports including variance analyses highlighting root cause and remedies to the causes of reconciling differences.
  • Assist during Audits with preparation and documentation of workpapers, supporting schedules and auditor request follow ups.
  • Report all issues as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP/GASB.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-paced environment.
  • High affinity to learn and apply governmental (Federal, State, Local) rules and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience working with financial software applications and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Great team player demonstrating patience, persistence and leadership.
  • Great organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work with little to no supervision and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred or Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance and
  • Minimum of three (3) years of Accounting experience, one (1) of which should be in cash reconciliations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to sit or stand for eight hours while performing essential work duties. The employee must be able to accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that could have increased stress levels.OTHER: The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence, and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The candidate may have no more than 6 accumulated points in 3 consecutive years.

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