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Our client is looking for an accounting consultant with extensive broker dealer experience to help with an end-to-end reconciliation. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with deep broker-dealer knowledge who can investigate and resolve reconciliation differences tied to trade date and settlement date activity. The consultant will work across multiple reporting sources and accounting records to validate balances, improve documentation, and strengthen the accuracy of month-end reconciliations.
Job Responsibility
Lead the end-to-end review of reconciliation variances related to trade date versus settlement date activity within the client’s accounting environment
Analyze data from reporting tools, system queries, and accounting extracts to compare balances after month-end postings have been completed
Trace journal entries to supporting detail and refine the connection between accounting records and underlying source data
Prepare reconciliations that clearly separate balances by system and, when needed, further organize results by customer or organizational grouping
Redesign reconciliation workpapers to present trade date and settlement date balances in a side-by-side format for easier review
Gather additional reports and supporting documentation to resolve exceptions and close gaps in the reconciliation process
Compile one fully supported monthly reconciliation package for detailed analysis and stakeholder review
Partner with internal teams to navigate multiple systems, validate findings, and improve transparency across the reconciliation lifecycle.
Requirements
Extensive accounting experience within broker-dealer environments, with strong subject matter expertise in related reconciliation issues
Proven background in account reconciliation, including investigation of balance discrepancies across multiple systems
Solid understanding of month-end close activities, general ledger processes, and journal entry support
Experience working with financial statement audits and maintaining documentation that stands up to detailed review
Ability to extract, organize, and analyze data from system-generated reports and accounting query tools
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify root causes and document clear corrective actions
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across accounting and operational teams.