Reconciliation Accountant

The General Ledger Reconciliation Department is part of the Finance team that focuses on reconciliation and review of general ledger and DDA accounts for a wide footprint of UMB. Within the Finance environment, this team uses moderately complex financial calculations to review and evaluate financial data to assess risk, fraud or potential loss to clients and UMB. This team interacts with internal partners to resolve accounting issues. With our robust training to provide extensive UMB and financial support, the reconciliation team prepares reconciliations to support a wide footprint within UMB.

As the Reconciliation Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing reconciliations of varying degrees of difficulty for multiple lines of business. Researching and resolving exceptions using system generated reports and documented procedures will also be key functions. Resolution of the exceptions will require collaboration with business partners. This role is hybrid (Monday to Thursday on-site) at our downtown Kansas City location.

How you’ll spend your time:  

• Reconciling multiple general ledgers and DDA accounts with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Performing reviews of entries to assess risk, fraud and potential loss
• Review questionable findings with Dept. Leads and Managers
• Research and work with business partners for timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Work with LOBs to resolve balancing issues
• Convey reconciliation and process information during audits to both internal and external auditors
• Assist department manager in executing the training plans for new employees.
• Interaction with business partners and/or third-party vendors during project implementation.
• Potential to be part of Critical Team
• Prepare reconciliations for quarterly CPM review
• Other duties as assigned.

We’re excited to talk with you if:

• You possess an associate degree related to accounting and 2+ years’ experience in a financial services industry OR
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Bonus points if:

• You have 3+ years of experience in financial accounting services.
• You have experience with PeopleSoft, Hogan, or Excel

Additional Information:

*Candidates can be located around Kansas City metro area and Dubuque, IA

Compensation Ranges:

US Employees in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and New York:

US Employees in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin:

US Employees in all other states not listed above:

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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