Job Description

Reconciliation Specialist

Summary:

This position is responsible for all goals, objectives, and policies that the company may

establish. The Reconciliation Specialist should develop positive working relationships,

convey a willingness to help the client, customer and JOH associates, and project a

professional image.

Reports to: Sr. VP Finance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities: This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of

financial records and transactions.

Data Reconciliation:

• Auditing client contracts, MCS data, brokerage statements to fill in gaps which

would allow for the implementation of reconciliation process

• Review contracts to validate commission rates, customer base, allowable

deductions, etc.

• Review MCS to ensure data is accurate/data entry as needed when information

has not been entered

• Review, analyze, and reconcile commission data with internal records identifying

any discrepancies

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate commission payments
• Manage commission adjustments and deductions in MCS

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate with internal teams (Customer Service, EDI, Sales, Admins,

Finance, IT) to address reconciliation issues and ensure data accuracy.

• Communicate with clients to secure data missing from MCS or brokerage

statements

• Process Creation, Maintenance, and Improvement
• Create a process to reconcile payments when all information is present
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve commission reconciliation

processes.

• Participate in onboarding process for new clients while simultaneously
• identifying existing clients to begin process with
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all reconciliation activities.
• Documenting the reconciliation process in OneNote with instructions and examples

Future Responsibilities and Functions

• Prepare reports on commission reconciliation activities, highlighting any issues

or trends.

• Analyze commission data to identify areas for improvement and process

optimization.

• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Provide support and training to internal staff on commission reconciliation processes.

Other Duties:

• As assigned

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES REQUIRED

Language Skills

➢Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, short correspondence, and memos

➢Ability to write detailed correspondence

➢Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

➢Ability to read and interpret documents such as client mapping, and JOH company procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

➢Must have knowledge of basic mathematical concepts

➢Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

➢Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

Reasoning Ability

➢Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Technical Skills

➢A solid understanding of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as proficiency in proprietary systems

PERFORMANCE AND/OR EDUCATION PREREQUISITES

o Highly organized

o Effective communication

o Ability to work independently in a group environment

o Strong attention to details and deadlines

o Proficient with Excel (advanced formulas & data formatting)

o Exceptional Data Entry Skills

o High School degree required, Bachelor’s preferred

o Previous experience with bookkeeping, AR/AP/Banking, or food brokerage is highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, use keyboard, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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