Cash Analyst I

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Cash Analyst I is responsible for independently preparing the deposit for direct bill, folio & corporate checks received at the HSC, sending wire instructions, matching the deposit to the corresponding subledger entry, completing cash related journal entries weekly and as needed and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Deposit Preparation -- collect, open, code and scan all checks received at the HSC and prepare deposit slip for the appropriate bank accounts
* Wire Instructions -- send emails to the sites for wire application.
* Cash Subledger Matching -- match the deposit lines to the corresponding subledger entry using T-Recs (current cash subledger system) and the associated journal entry.
* Journal Entries -- complete cash related journal entries weekly and as needed (i.e. entry to make the matching mentioned above easier).

OTHER DUTIES
* Independently work to manage the cash account to keep it clean for reconciliation purposes
* Complete the 20080 (Accounts Receivable and Other Cash clearing account) month end reconciliation
* Communicate with the A/R team for questions regarding issues with matching/clearing
* Communicate with the sites as needed for folio payments received at the HSC
* Prepare the Corporate checks for lockbox sendoff
* Other Duties as Assigned -- The above duties are not all inclusive.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES
* Accounting Skills - understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
* Auditing Skills - ability to research, analyze and summarize information/data to make reasonable conclusions.
* Research - research transactions/out of balances to keep the clearing account as clean as possible.
* Independence - ability to use discretion and judgment while working independently to make sound decisions.
* Communication Skills - strong oral and written communication skills.
* Interpersonal Skills - ability to interact, maintain confidentiality and work effectively with both internal and external contacts to maintain amiable, productive relationships.
* Organization and Prioritization Skills - excellent time management and task prioritization skills to effectively manage a myriad of daily responsibilities.
* Software Knowledge - proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Must be comfortable learning and working with other software systems and websites. GL software experience encouraged.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
* Less than 10% travel expected.
* Physical job requirements - most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On occasion there may be need to lift up to 25 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education -- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
* Experience - minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant financial experience.
* Must be proficient with English, in a written and oral manner.
* Strong computer skills -- MS Office, General Ledger System, Report Writers
* Multicurrency/ Foreign Bank Account Experience
* Accounting for Currency Exchange Rates
* Accrual Accounting Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Bank Reconciliation Experience
* General Ledger Experience
* TRecs Software experience
* Cash subledger experience
* Accounts Receivable experience