Reconciliation analyst job description

Before we dive into the role, let's talk about flexibility. At Zip, our office is in New York City but we can hire from anywhere across the United States. Our Zipsters can choose where and when they work by taking full advantage of our hybrid-work environment.

So whether you're fully remote, mostly in the office or a mix of the two, you'll be empowered to do whatever brings out your best.
About us

We are Zip, a global Buy Now, Pay Later company providing fair and seamless solutions that simplify how millions of people pay. Our journey began in Australia, has taken us to 14 countries (so far) - and we're just getting started.

We exist to create a world where people can live fearlessly today, knowing they're in control of tomorrow. Focused on product innovation that puts people at the centre, we put the financial well-being of our customers and merchant partners at the heart of everything that we do.

About the role

As a Senior Reconciliations Analyst in our Finance Team, you will be responsible for owning the transactional level reconciliations process with third-party payment service providers end to end, including managing cashflow requirements, settlements, rebates, and associated balance sheet reconciliations.

You will also have an opportunity to be involved in broader Finance and business projects, especially as new products are launched. You will bring your passion for continual improvement and the use of technology to continue to evolve Zip's internal Finance function.
You'll also:Own and manage daily transactional reconciliations and settlement of funds between internal systems and external providers.Manage operating cash flows and floats relating to third-party payment service providers, and ensuring there are sufficient funds for settlement and payments.Manage affiliate revenue, and daily merchant and payments partner reconciliations, including any rebate calculations.Manage ad-hoc invoicing for merchant-funded marketing campaigns Ensure GST treatment for transactions relating to third-party payment service providers, rebates, affiliate revenue, and ad-hoc invoicing is correct.Manage associated Balance Sheet GL accounts, ensuring they are reconciled promptly and that any queries relating to unallocated transactions or unreconciled balances are investigated and resolved effectively and in a timely manner.Manage month-end revenue, rebate, and COS journals relating to payment service providers, partners, and affiliates.Assist with reporting of month-end Operational data.Identify reconciliation efficiency opportunities and driving process improvement by leveraging internal and external reporting tools.Be the SME for the reconciliation software ensures functionality is optimized.Collaborate within finance to drive process improvement (using query-related reporting languages where applicable).Provide required Product Support within Zip's Core business.
To help us level up, you'll bring:Hold an Accounting or Finance Degree, or equivalent related experience.Strong reconciliation experience - clear understanding on our debits & credits, financial statements transactions are related, and flow.Experience working with source financial data, this includes manipulation, validation, and integrity. Clear understanding of finance, in particular the credit/lending market.Experience in a dynamic environment startup team environment.Demonstrated critical thinking skills.Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together, and Change the Game.

We're proud to be a values-led business. They guide us in everything we do - how we work together and create game-changing experiences for our customers and fellow Zipsters.

If you only meet some of the requirements for this role, that's okay. We value a diverse range of backgrounds and ideas and believe this is fundamental for our future success. So, if you have the curiosity to learn and the willingness to teach what you know, we'd love to hear from you.

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of their age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or anything else.

What's in it for you?

We offer a variety of perks and benefits to support you at both work and home. Here's a taste of what you can expect!

● Flexible working culture
● Share incentive programs
● 20 days PTO every year
● Generous paid parental leave
● Leading family support policies
● 100% employer covered insurance
● Beautiful Midtown office with a casual dress code
● Learning and wellness subscription stipend
● Company-sponsored 401k match
● Remote First Friendly!

We want to make sure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for all people. If there's any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equal experience in our recruitment process please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. We are also a proud 2022 Circle Back initiative employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

Join us on our mission to be the first payment choice, everywhere and every day.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!

SPA Space and Intel Division is looking for an independent self-starting Budget and Commitment/Obligation/ Expenditure (C/O/E) Reconciliation Analyst who can work with an agile budget team in support of state-of-the-art space program developments. You will reconcile, maintain, and update program budget profiles for space systems software and hardware capabilities and services. Teleworking is currently permitted.
Daily activities may consist of the following:

+ Manage, review for quality, consolidate, and analyze various recurring financial reviews and activities to include: Program Management Reviews (PMR), Obligation and Expenditure execution reports, contract acquisition payments, Tri Annual Reviews, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)/Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Documents (MORDs)/Project Orders Reviews;

+ Assist with funding execution, Program Objective Memorandum (POM), and Budget Exhibits (P-series/R- series docs), and other PPBE processes/products.

+ Build and maintain Continuing Resolution funding requirements.

+ Support Baseline Execution Reviews (BER), Mid-year Execution Reviews (MER), and Spring Program Reviews (SPR).

+ Collect, compare, document, and reconcile commitments/obligations/expenditures records for current, prior year, and cancelling year budgets for multiple appropriations.

+ Develop, compile, and review financial tasker responses; prepare final responses for review with the Program Budget Chief; and ensure on-time submission of all taskers to the Director, SMC staff, and Higher Headquarters.

+ Analyze and reconcile data from various government systems and Program Contractor inputs/reports to support training, data collection, documentation, reconciliation of current, prior, and canceling year budgets, and executing budgets for all Programs in the organization's Portfolio.

+ Create, submit, and track to completion financial Corrective Actions Instruction packages.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Date Analytics, or Engineering

+ 8+ years of directly applicable experience in government budgeting and accounting

+ Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the results of analysis

+ US Citizenship is required

+ Active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

+ Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR™) experience

+ Certifications such as CDFM, CDFM-A, PMP, etc.

+ Experience with WAWF, EDA, GAFS, and MOCAS

+ Knowledge of Livelink, SharePoint and DoD records management procedures

ID: 2022-14963

Overview (Text Only): Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!

SPA Space and Intel Division is looking for an independent self-starting Budget and Commitment/Obligation/ Expenditure (C/O/E) Reconciliation Analyst who can work with an agile budget team in support of state-of-the-art space program developments. You will reconcile, maintain, and update program budget profiles for space systems software and hardware capabilities and services. Teleworking is currently permitted.

• Working on more complex P&I accounts, Tracking, and clearing open A/R.
• Review Investor Reporting reports as it relates to the accuracy of the remittance amount computed and the advances netted from the monthly billing.
• Ensure that outstanding AR activity is reviewed and in line with the Custodial P&I reconciliation
• Communicate with responsible Ops teams the correction / clearing of reconciling items as it relates to Admin Adjustments (non-cash) to the Escrow Balances for T&I reconciliations.
• Provide support for annual audits
• Ensure that USAP guidelines are met as they relate to the completion of the reconciliations and the clearing of reconciling items. No reconciling items should age beyond 60 days.
• Responsible for meeting legal requirements and following internal policies

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in accounting, preferred, and/or minimum 2 years applicable accounting/reconciliation experience
• Mortgage Servicing – Investor Accounting experience
• Strong Mathematic/Analytical
• Intermediate level Excel skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Time Management
• Clear and Concise communication
• Teamwork Orientation

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive wages
• Opportunity for career growth
• Outstanding Benefits Package
  • Including a company-paid life insurance policy!
• Generous PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K
• Company provided equipment

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.