Cash Accounting Specialist

Cash Accounting Specialist

The Cash Accounting Specialist is integral to our finance team, focusing on managing and overseeing cash application and reconciliation processes. This role ensures the accurate processing and posting of payments, timely resolution of inquiries, and the maintenance of financial records integrity. The Cash Accounting Specialist collaborates with various departments to contribute to process improvements and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily balancing on payment uploads and Symcor mail payments.
• Process cheques and wires from multiple banks and post payments to various AR systems.
• Investigate and resolve payment inquiries from various AR systems.
• Review payments in suspense accounts from various AR systems and transfer to correct accounts.
• Review and action on un-processable items sent back from Symcor.
• Create payment upload files by compiling intercompany transfers and payment posting requests.
• Maintain the group's mailboxes and provide guidance on payment-related issues to various business groups.
• Work with the Cash Accounting group for balancing transfers between various AR systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and policy updates where necessary.
• Involvement in projects as required.
• Ad hoc reports or special analysis as required.

Requirements

<>Required Skills

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Tech savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
• 1 to 3 years of progressive work experience.
• Ability to effectively balance multiple job functions and deliver on tight deadlines.
• A team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

<>Preferred Skills

• Experience with AS400, Oracle, V21, SGI, and Maestro would be an asset.
• Knowledge in Cash Application, Cash Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable (AR), Payment Processing, Payment Posting, Bank Reconciliation, Cheque Processing, Wire Transfers, Suspense Account Management, Symcor Payments, Payment Investigation, Account Balancing, Intercompany Transfers, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Payment Uploads, Payment Investigation, Account Balancing, Intercompany Transfers, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, and ERP Systems.