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For job seekers looking for a Reconciliations Officer role, this job description details what the role may involve and what skills and experience are required to give you the best chance of securing the position.
Typically reporting to the Financial Accountant or Finance Manager, the Reconciliation Officer helps the business reconcile transactions across the general ledger and sub-ledgers together with other key accounts.
To efficiently measure and manage the transactions received from the company by its customers, a Reconciliation Officer must perform a wide range of job duties and responsibilities. These may include, but are not limited to:
Reconciling payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions
General ledger reconciliations
Account reconciliations such as bank, inventory control, clearing, billings etc.
Issue receipts to customers on receipt of payments
Performing daily financial transactions such as verifying, calculating and posting accounts receivable data
Supporting the month-end process
Generating month-end reports
The more common skills and attributes that are most needed for this role may include:
Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records
Ability to identify errors
Appropriate handling of sensitive information
Ability to work to deadlines
High level of attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong client relationship management and customer service skills
Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties
Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages
$55 - 65K + Super
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This role is responsible for reconciling transactions across the general and sub-ledgers with other key account reconciliations such as bank statements, inventory control, clearing, billings etc. They will also generate month-end reports.
To become a Reconciliations Officer you may have started as a junior in the accounts team or an admin role and will have shown strong attention to detail.
A Reconciliations Officer can expect to earn between $55k and $65K + Superannuation, depending on the size of company and the complexity of the role.
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