Cash Accountant

simsmetalm • Jersey City, NJ

6d

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

II) Job Summary

The Cash Analyst plays a critical role in managing and analyzing cash-related activities across NAM facilities. This position ensures accurate cash handling, supports forecasting efforts, and contributes to optimizing working capital. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and similar programs.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal judgment and discretion effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to take on new and complex tasks.

Nice To Haves

• SAI Accounting software but not mandatory.
• Microsoft Dynamics D365/AX but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cash audits at Sims facilities to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and cash position reports, ensuring compliance with internal controls to prevent fraud and theft.
• Analyze company purchase and corporate card expenditures.
• Audit petty cash reports for compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Sims and financial institutions.
• Respond to queries from internal departments relating to cash transactions.
• Resolve operational issues between yards and armored carriers or ATM maintenance providers. This may involve researching general ledgers and coordinating with banks, couriers, or dispatch teams to resolve delays or failures.
• Lead the setup and implementation of new ATMs across facilities.
• Provide support in developing and implementing cash handling procedures and controls.
• Forecast cash orders using historical trend-based data and manage daily cash positioning to ensure liquidity.
• Analyze ATM cash levels to order cash, ensuring optimal cash availability while reducing downtime, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company.
• Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.
• We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level