Senior Reconciliation Specialist na Bristol County Savings Bank

Position: Senior Reconciliation Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Taunton, MA
Department: Accounting / Finance 
Reports To: 1st VP & Controller

ABOUT US:
Bristol County Savings Bank, founded in 1846, is a full-service financial institution offering commercial lending, personal and business banking, and mortgage services. The Bank’s Financial Advisory Services division has successfully assisted businesses, individuals and non-profits with the management of their assets since 1989. The Bank’s steady growth and expansion has resulted in $3.1 billion in assets and just over 400 employees in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The key words at Bristol County Savings Bank are: "Commitment, Stability, and Community," values that are combined with state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs of its customers. A dedicated local community bank for over 175 years, Bristol County Savings Bank is actively involved in giving back to all the communities it serves both through financial support and the volunteerism of its people.

OVERVIEW:
Performs a variety of duties in support of accounting and financial reporting functions in conformance with established policies and procedures. Supports and adheres to regulatory compliance requirements and authoritative accounting standards. Responsibilities may include any of the following items.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs any functions necessary, within scope of authority and expertise, to provide the highest level of service and responsiveness to customers and the community in which it serves.

1. Responsible for accurately completing reconciliations, including properly identifying errors and ensuring resolution timely. Assist other departments with reconciliation issues, as needed. Reconciliations include daily and monthly general ledger accounts as well as internal DDA accounts.

2. Maintains accurate financial records; assists the 1^st VP & Controller in maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.

3. Identification of operational efficiencies through process analysis and technology to ensure accuracy and increase strategic value.

4. Assists with the month-end closing process by performing key reconciliations prior to closing.

5. Prepares a variety of financial reports to report on the status of the reconciliation process in accordance with Bank Policy throughout the Bank as needed.

6. Assists the 1^st VP & Controller and SVP & CFO in special projects when needed.

7. Performs related and unrelated duties as required. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent. Three to five years of experience in an accounting practice or department. Extensive Month end, Quarter end and Year end reconciliation experience preferred. Strong understanding of accounting principles, meticulous, with good organizational skills. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of spreadsheet creation and maintenance (Formula, Pivot Tables, Vlookups, XLookups).  Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with and implementing a reconciliation application is beneficial but not required.  Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and communication skills.

SUPERVISORY SCOPE:
None

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs work within established guidelines and according to specific procedures. May resolve some problems, rather than referring them to immediate supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.