Cash Accountant
Req #37586
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The Cash Accountant will be an integral member of the centralized Circulation Billing Operations Team. The employee will be a member of a team responsible for the review, research, validation and issue resolution activities related to for centralized company bank accounts. The position will ensure that all depository activity is accounted for with corresponding transactional activity to the appropriate activity to subledger or general ledger accounts through the utilization of standard, audit approved processes and controls. Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing and researching depository activity via the T-Recs reconciliation tool, ensuring returned items are resolved in a timely manner, creating month-end journal entries and aiding with the research of reconciling items. The team member is a primary contact regarding cash research items as it relates to balance sheet account reconciliations.
Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000, annually
Primary Responsibilities/Tasks
· Oversee depository activity in centralized cash application bank accounts.
· Research and resolve reconciling items in timely and accurate manner. Conduct root cause analysis as appropriate to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
· Research and resolve returned items. Process adjustments as needed.
· Research and resolve unapplied deposits, NSF payments and credit card declines.
· Identify opportunities to enhance department efficiency with reconcilement matching activities. This includes, but is not limited to, defining matching rules that will reduce manual reconciliation activities.
· Perform other duties as required, including special projects.
· Other duties as assigned.
Performance Measures
· Accurate and timely bank account reconciliation
· Adherence to audit-approved processing routines
· Operational knowledge particularly regarding business operations
· Adherence to Sarbanes Oxley controls
· Successful completion of special project work when assigned
Required Competencies
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across varying levels of employees
· Strong organization skills, including the ability to multi-task
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
· Working knowledge of reconciliation software (T-Recs, Blackline, etc.)
· GAAP/Sarbanes Oxley knowledge
· Passion for results
· Customer/client orientation
· Ability to work effectively within a team based environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
· Business/Accounting degree
· 2+ years of accounting experience
· Experience in commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within financial reporting and cost accounting
· Experience with cash receipts, cash application systems and/or accounts receivables preferred
· General understanding of cash application, credit card processing, banking and banking interfaces
· Strong reconciliation skills
· Demonstrated customer service
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
· Business acumen, and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
· Experience in a consolidated financial environment
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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $45,000 and $105,800. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.
Other details
- Job Family Accounting
- Job Function Finance & Accounting
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $60,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $70,000.00