Cash & Check Reconciliation_Sr. Accounts Associate

Posted 13 Days Ago
Remote
1-3 Years Experience
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
Performing accounting reconciliation functions, analyzing transactions, reconciling bank accounts, investigating discrepancies, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with standards and SLA. Requires good computer and communication skills, knowledge of MS Office, Accounting principles, and the Insurance industry in the US.
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Description and Requirements
Perform a variety of accounting reconciliation functions to report financial information in accurate and timely manner. Follow-up with banks and lines of business at client-end for closure of accounting open items. Maintain data and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements. Produce monthly reconciliation statements.
Job Responsibilities
1. Analyze, validate and process transactions as per Desktop procedures (L3 & L4).
2. Reconcile bank to ledger transactions for all accounts.
3. Analyze and research all discrepancies in various applications tools.
4. Investigate and resolve outstanding items.
5. Follow-up with banks and other internal customers for closure of open items and provide back-up for all discrepancies.
6. Prepare basic financial reports.
7. Perform mid-month, month-end and quarter-end activities as per documented desktop procedures.
8. Ensure that the assigned targets are met in accordance with SLA and Internal standards.
9. Ensure that the quality of transaction is in compliance with predefined parameters as defined by Process Excellence.
10. Ensure adherence to established attendance schedules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
• Graduate in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration with at least 15 years of education.
Experience
• Minimum six months of work experience in a related field is required. Experience in Insurance organizations, Banks shall be preferred.
• Fresher college graduates can be considered.
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Good computer navigation skills
• Good keyboarding speed
• Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite
• Knowledge about the Insurance industry in US
• Knowledge about US Culture
• Knowledge of Accounting principles
• Proficiency in English
• Communication skills - should be able to read, interpret business documents. Good oral/written communication
• Analytical and interpersonal skills
• Escalate issues if required
• Data gathering ability/ Eye for detail
• Team work/ Managing Self / Adaptability
• Ability to work successfully in production driven environment
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to work on routine/standardized transactions
• Self-disciplined and result oriented
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
43,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1868

What We Do

Named one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies,” MetLife is leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for more than 150 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond.  With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife’s building a workforce of diverse and empowered voices that all belong.  Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

Why Work With Us

At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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