Cash Operations Analyst, Temporary

Viasat, Inc.•St. John's, NL

73d

About The Position

The Cash Operations Analyst is responsible for the accounting completeness of cash transactions, allocation of customer receipts or other payments made, as well as non-customer receipts by the group, and bank reconciliation preparations. The role role also requires the completion of year-end audit queries. This requires accurate and timely preparation of multiple balance sheet reconciliations and working closely with various departments (Global Credit Management, Central Payments, Treasury and Payroll) to follow up on related actions. Note this is a 6 month temporary role

Requirements

3-5+ years experience in an accounting based role, preferably with focus on cash
Bank reconciliations experience and solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping
Knowledge of accounting principles and business concepts
Proactive, self-motivated with high attention to detail, team player
Articulate and fluent communicator, with a strong command of written and spoken English
Inquisitive and proactive individual with the ability to ask the right questions and work autonomously
Ability to effectively manage various tasks and stakeholder demands while adhering to deadlines
Have a solid appreciation of core best practice financial accounting standards, policies, processes and systems
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with passion for excellence and innovation

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SAP including journal processing, data queries and report extraction
Proficient at Excel / Office 365
Blackline Accounts Receivable Automation System and Blackline GL Reconciliation

Responsibilities

Allocation of cash payments and receipts within Blackline and SAP through manual journals
Ownership of AR and other clearing balance sheet GL accounts and monthly reconciliation
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, with appropriate supporting documentation
Resolving any historic queries relating to cash
Creation and parking in SAP of general ledger journals relating to transactions on the bank statements
Responsible for any other financial accounting and cash operations transactions required for the delivery of month end close in line with deadlines
Assist where required, with the bank payment clearing process and related intercompany cash pooling reconciliation
Reporting on various performance and process KPI’s for the department
Manage audit and tax queries and provide appropriate accounting explanations and documentation where required
Support the AR Manager and Manager Financial Accounting and Cash Operations in project or any other ad hoc work as required