Title: Cash Accountant

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Hybrid - 2 Days/Week (40% Remote)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview:

The Cash Accountant plays a critical role in preparing and analyzing cash transactions in a timely fashion; reports to the Accounting Supervisor and works closely with the Accounts Receivable Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, and other members of NYRA’s finance team. The Cash Accountant is expected to perform their essential functions independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects and assignments and incorporate NYRA’s shared values and supporting behaviors. The Cash Accountant should be an articulate communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, effectively communicates both verbally and in writing, and proactively makes recommendations on process improvements for better efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Functions:

• Process daily lockbox files including posting payments on customer accounts.
• Process daily bank files including clearing outstanding payments in transit, posting charges and fees, and posting payments on customer and supplier accounts
• Obtain details and/or supporting documentation from other departments for live deposits and/or batch transactions
• Manage bounced checks process
• Reconcile cash accounts and other related balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable with cash application and customer/vendor reconciliations
• Assist with escheatment procedures as it relates to outstanding checks
• Assist with audit support preparation
• Assist with preparation of Cash Flow Statement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cash management efficiency

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance
• 2-4 years of experience in cash accounting
• Preferred Skills:
  • Analysis of cash transactions, month end close experience, ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external customers and vendors.
• Skills Proficiency:
  • High proficiency; must be able to work independently in resolving discrepancies, analytical thinker with the ability to recognize patterns. System related; must have experience working with an ERP system, SAP S4hana is preferred

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This role is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or office-like environment with no special physical demands required. The position involves extended periods of sitting with intermittent standing and walking, as well as occasional bending, reaching, and other routine movements typical of a professional workplace.

The role requires regular hand manipulation, including daily typing and repetitive hand movements while working on a computer. Occasional light lifting (generally up to 10 lbs) may be required.

The work environment does not typically expose the employee to hazardous conditions. There is minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as moving mechanical parts, fumes, extreme weather, or high-risk work areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay Range / Salary:  $75,000.00 - $85,000.00