Associate I, Settlement Services, Woodbury NY

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.

This position is based in our Woodbury, Long Island Headquarters. The hours are 8:30am-5pm.

As a General Ledger Accounting & Reconciliation 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 work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate well with others verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented

We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite. Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Our benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, as well as other benefits and programs to meet the needs of our employees. Further details will be shared during the interview or offer process, as appropriate and applicable.

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.