What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Accountant position at Hayden Industrial?
Overview
Brief Description
Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a Cash Accountant to oversee the company's daily cash management and treasury accounting activities. This role is responsible for monitoring cash positions, performing bank reconciliations, supporting cash forecasting, recording cash transactions, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cash-related financial information. The Cash Accountant partners closely with Accounting, Shared Services, Purchasing, Sales, and banking partners to optimize cash flow, maintain strong internal controls, and support the organization's financial reporting and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA-compliant safety boots/shoes.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing duties of this job, the person in this position might remain stationary for long periods of time, while operating a computer and other office machinery. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery.
The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
On occasion, the employee may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel: No travel is required for this position.
Benefits: Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.
AAP/EEO Statement: Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.
Brief Description
Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a Cash Accountant to oversee the company's daily cash management and treasury accounting activities. This role is responsible for monitoring cash positions, performing bank reconciliations, supporting cash forecasting, recording cash transactions, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cash-related financial information. The Cash Accountant partners closely with Accounting, Shared Services, Purchasing, Sales, and banking partners to optimize cash flow, maintain strong internal controls, and support the organization's financial reporting and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor daily cash balances across all bank accounts and prepare daily cash position reports.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Record and reconcile all cash-related journal entries, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Process and monitor electronic payments, wire transfers, ACH transactions, and positive pay activities while maintaining appropriate controls and approvals.
- Prepare short-term cash forecasts and assist with long-term cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to ensure timely cash application and resolution of unapplied cash items.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to coordinate vendor payment schedules and optimize cash management.
- Maintain banking records, authorized signer documentation, and treasury-related files.
- Assist in establishing, documenting, and maintaining internal controls over cash receipts, disbursements, and banking activities.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules related to cash accounts.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
- Monitor bank fees and identify opportunities to improve banking services and reduce transaction costs.
- Support treasury and finance initiatives, including bank account management, cash management projects, ERP enhancements, and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to automate cash management processes and improve efficiency through technology and standardized procedures.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, banking requirements, and applicable financial regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience with emphasis in cash accounting, treasury accounting, or general ledger accounting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and cash management activities.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Glovia) and online banking platforms is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA-compliant safety boots/shoes.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing duties of this job, the person in this position might remain stationary for long periods of time, while operating a computer and other office machinery. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery.
The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
On occasion, the employee may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel: No travel is required for this position.
Benefits: Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.
AAP/EEO Statement: Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.