Senior Cash Accountant

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash accounting activities, including cash receipts, disbursements, and transaction reconciliation across multiple accounts and entities.
• Prepare and post cash-related journal entries while ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting standards.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including cash reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Aid in cash forecasting, liquidity reporting, and monitoring of operational cash flows.
• Ensure accurate allocation of cash activity across multiple business units, legal entities, and accounts.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Finance teams to improve cash processes and resolve issues.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives, including automation, reporting enhancements, and system optimization.
• Support audit requests by providing documentation and analysis related to cash activity and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to cash accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience managing cash activity for organizations with multiple entities, bank accounts, or complex transactions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a high-growth environment.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or multi-entity organization preferred.

A bit about us: Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization seeking a Senior Cash Accountant to join their finance team. This role will play a critical part in supporting the company’s cash accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and overall liquidity management.