General Ledger Accountant

This position reports to an office and works from an office environment

CardWorks Servicing ("CWS") is one of the largest privately-held provider of outsourcing services for bankcard-related products to banks and non-bank lenders in North America. CWS offers management expertise across the credit spectrum and supports both MasterCard and Visa accounts as well as a variety of private label debit, credit, stored value, and customer bankcards.

As a Settlement Services Associate you will provide general accounting processes for our clients You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations for General Ledger suspense accounts and various reporting activates.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares daily journal entries to the General Ledger accounts
• Ensures the settlement screens balance daily
• Reconciles clients General Ledger accounts
• Identifies discrepancies between figures calculated in a reconciliation
• Participates on calls with clients and be able to discuss all reconciliation records effectively
• Delivers report data to clients for their approval
• Keeps manager apprised of status workloads and any potential or unusual developments
• Responds to clients and client liaisons inquiries, as well as other departments

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) desired, preferably in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• General accounting knowledge including debits, credits and General Ledger balancing
• Previous research and account reconciliation experience
• 1+ years of experience in credit, accounting, bookkeeping and or accounts payable

Summary of Qualifications:

• Strong Windows based computer application skills
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate well with others verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented

If this position is based in our Woodbury, Long Island office or Virtual, please note that ALL the work for this position must be performed outside of the five Boroughs of New York City.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We will conduct a thorough background check for all hires in compliance with applicable law which includes (but may not be limited to) a review of factors including the applicant’s personal credit history, drug testing, and employment/personal references.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person