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Job Title: Bank Accounting Specialist

Job Description

The Bank Accounting Specialist is responsible for reviewing and reconciling large volumes of transaction data from stores on a daily basis to bank files. The role involves researching exceptions, transaction variances, and unreconciled transactions, processing necessary corrections, and interacting extensively with banks, armored car couriers, and store management. Additionally, the specialist will monitor the aging of uncollected deposits to assess risk and process adjustments to store deposit balances based on SLA time frames.

Responsibilities

+ Review and reconcile daily transaction data from stores to bank files.

+ Research exceptions, transaction variances, and process necessary corrections.

+ Interact extensively with banks, armored car couriers, and store management.

+ Monitor aging of uncollected deposits to assess risk and prevent large loss exposure.

+ Process adjustments to store deposit balances within SLA time frames.

+ Collaborate closely with the Treasury department on identified concerns with bank data or service levels.

+ Escalate identified concerns on store deposit exceptions to Accounting and Operations management timely.

+ Prepare daily and monthly journal entries to record transactions.

+ Respond to case inquiries and disputes from stores related to discrepancies.

+ Reconcile month-end bank balances to the general ledger for assigned bank accounts.

+ Analyze work results to ensure they are reasonable and appropriate.

+ Maintain a strong understanding of data flow from store systems to accounting systems.

+ Monitor ownership changes of stores and adjust reconciliations accordingly.

+ Provide timely and thorough responses to cases from stores and follow up with various groups for resolution.

+ Assist team leaders, team members, and management with special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Accounting or related field.

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

+ 1-3 years of accounting experience with high volume reconciliation duties.

+ Ability to read and understand accounting policies and procedures.

+ Strong writing and communication skills for preparing written recaps or verbal explanations.

+ Experience in using software and systems reference manuals.

+ Industry-specific experience is a plus.

Work Environment

*This will be a hybrid position, with 2 days in office and 3 days remote every week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.