Cash Management Accountant V

About the role

The Cash Management Accountant is responsible for high-level cash management related accounting with complex funding. This role involves performing advanced accounting work related to cash management of state, collected and federal funding in complex financial accounting systems. The position also requires preparing various state and federal financial reports, reconciling various financial reports and information to the accounting system, and serving as a liaison with agency staff, contract staff, state auditors, and federal representatives.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.
• Compute, process, monitor and manage general ledger entries related to federal cash draws for various programs and grants.
• Perform research on and resolve cash management general ledger accounting financial problems and questions as required.
• Prepare various reconciliations of accounts, funds, and appropriations related to cash management to ensure corresponding balances and report findings.
• Monitor and reconcile accounting information from CAPPS FIN. and external resources to ensure the integrity of the data related to cash management in the general ledger.
• Serve as liaison or contact person with agency staff, contract staff, state auditors and federal representatives in areas of cash management. Ensure the integrity of cash management data in CAPPS FIN, analyze processes and internal controls and recommend and implement changes as necessary.
• Participate on special projects as required or requested. These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other state or federal agencies, or outside entities.

Requirements

Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial operations. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred, however, each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year for year basis up to four years. Experience with Automated accounting systems and experience in reviewing and reconciling workflow is desired.

Qualifications

N/A

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of the state appropriation process and how it affects the financial and accounting operation of an agency.
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes.
• Skilled in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
• Skilled in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency.
• Skilled in developing teams and promoting effective teamwork.
• Skilled in recognizing and solving problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage several ongoing projects at the same time, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, which include CAPPS FIN/HHSAS/PeopleSoft Financials and USAS.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

$6,000.00 - $6,500.00 per month

Schedule

Day Shift