What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Reconciliation Specialist position at AEG Vision?
About the role
Reporting directly to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Cash Reconciliation Accountant is primarily responsible for cash reconciliation and related reporting activities. This position provides a great growth opportunity for the right individual who will be able to accept additional responsibilities as the company grows.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all cash deposit transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Extract data from bank statements and organize it into standardized reports.
- Monitor all depository accounts and compile cash activity into weekly reports.
- Reconcile cash and credit card deposits at the practice level, identifying discrepancies between cash system reports and actual bank deposits.
- Research and resolve cash reconciliation discrepancies in coordination with practice managers.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support to other departments regarding deposit transactions and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly cash-related journal entries.
- Perform month-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Prepare account analyses and reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
- Identify and recommend process improvements within the role's areas of responsibility.
- Collaborate with other corporate departments to research and resolve reconciling items.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and well-organized electronic and paper records, including supporting documentation for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Utilize AEG systems, dashboards, and policies to support effective internal controls, best cash-handling practices, and efficient reconciliation processes.
- Crosstrain in designated finance functions to support employee development and departmental continuity and serve as a cross-functional backup when needed.
- Assist the Accounting Manager with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree (B.S. or equivalent) in accounting
- Minimum of 2 years progressive accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, Lookups, SumIFs formulas) and ability to handle large amounts of data required
- Must be comfortable working in high volume, data-intensive environment
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn and use job-specific systems and tools
- Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to gather facts, analyze problems in depth and break down into components
- Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
- Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization promptly and professionally
- Able to project a positive attitude and be a team player
- High integrity and work ethics