Reconciliation Specialist - Clifton, NJ

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well.

The Reconciliation Specialist will support the reconciliation of financial accounts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions for General Ledger & Deposit Accounts.

• Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, accounts, and ledgers to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, collaborating with internal teams to gather necessary information and documentation.
• Preparation and review of daily, monthly, and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with senior team members to streamline reconciliation procedures and enhance efficiency.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as SAP
• Experience with financial databases and reporting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to write correspondence and present information to peers and management.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to effectively uncover and resolve issues.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and high degree of accuracy. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.

• FIS/IBS (Integrated Banking Solutions). Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions.

In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.