Accounting Associate
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Take the next step in achieving a fulfilling career! At CardWorks, we aim to help people connect with possibility and opportunity using our financial servicing expertise. Building meaningful, long-term relationships with consumers, our employees, and our clients is what matters most.

CardWorks, Inc. is a diversified consumer finance service provider and parent company of CardWorks Servicing, LLC, Merrick Bank, and Carson Smithfield, LLC. CardWorks Servicing, LLC provides end-to-end operational servicing functions for credit cards, secured cards, and installment loans. We service consumer and small business loans across the credit spectrum and offer backup servicing and due diligence services to capital providers and trustees. Merrick Bank is an FDIC-insured Utah Industrial Loan Bank. Merrick operates three main business lines: credit cards, recreational lending, and merchant services. Carson Smithfield, LLC provides a variety of post-charge-off debt recovery services, including digital self-service, IVR, live agent, and external agency management.

Position Description

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

As an Accounting 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 activities.

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

The salary range for this position, if located in NY Metro/NY State is $19 to $24 hourly. However, please note that the salary range will vary for other geographic areas.

Our Employee Value Proposition:

• Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program
• Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Bank Holidays
• Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition

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. 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 laws.