Cash Operations Coordinator
Beacon Hill · Chevy Chase, MD · 6 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Cook up daily cash operations and ensure timely recording of customer payments.
- Review electronic payments received through ACH, wire transfers, lockbox services, and merchant processing platforms.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, unidentified deposits, and unapplied cash balances.
- Monitor banking activity and perform daily reconciliations between bank accounts and internal accounting records.
- Administer Positive Pay processes and investigate exception items as needed.
- Process and validate credit card, debit card, and other electronic payment transactions.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve account-related questions.
- Prepare recurring cash activity reports and provide analysis regarding payment trends and variances.
- Aid in month-end close activities, including reconciliation support and audit documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of cash transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve cash handling procedures and operational efficiencies.
- Support special projects and other treasury or finance-related initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience in cash operations, accounts receivable, banking, treasury, payment processing, or a related accounting function.
- Experience working with high-volume financial transactions and payment reconciliations.
- Familiarity with bank portals, treasury management systems, merchant services, and electronic payment platforms.
- Strong understanding of ACH, wire payments, lockbox processing, and account reconciliation procedures.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems and accounting software.
Required Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filtering, sorting, and reconciliation analysis.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and financial systems.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting treasury, cash management, or banking operations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
- Exposure to internal controls, audit support, or financial reporting processes.