On-site Cash Accountant; Temporary

Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented Contract Cash Accountant to support daily cash accounting and assist with general ledger activities. This role will focus on cash posting, reconciliations, and month-end support in a fast-paced accounting environment.

• Record and post daily cash receipts and disbursements across multiple accounts.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
• Monitor cash activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Assist with cash forecasting support by ensuring timely and accurate cash data.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Operations to resolve cash-related discrepancies.

• Support monthly close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting.
• Support account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Help ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with audit support requests by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Support process improvements and documentation related to cash and general ledger activities.

• Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation.
• Adhere to internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned.

• Qualifications:
  
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of accounting experience with cash and/or general ledger functions.
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Proficient in Excel (basic formulas required).
• Experience with accounting systems/ERPs (Net Suite, Sage, Quick Books, Yardi, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communicator; comfortable working cross-functionally.
• Able to ramp quickly and work independently.