Accountant, Cash (Cash Operations)

Delta Utilities Services•New Orleans, LA

18h

About The Position

The Cash Accountant is responsible for recording and reconciling daily cash activity for a regulated utility environment, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of cash-related transactions in the general ledger. This role performs bank reconciliations, monitors clearing accounts, and supports month-end and year-end close processes while maintaining strong internal controls. The Cash Accountant works closely with Treasury, Billing, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting to ensure proper accounting treatment of cash transactions, timely resolution of reconciling items, and compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, required.
2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in cash accounting, treasury accounting, or general ledger accounting within a utility, energy, or regulated environment.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
Understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial close processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience preparing bank reconciliations and account reconciliations in a controlled environment.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
Able to sit for extended periods of time.
Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze daily bank activity and ensure accurate and timely recording of cash transactions in the general ledger.
Prepare and post journal entries related to cash, cash clearing, and other treasury-related transactions in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Monitor daily cash activity to ensure proper classification of receipts and disbursements across operational bank accounts.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items, including outstanding deposits, disbursements, and bank errors.
Maintain supporting documentation and reconciliation schedules in accordance with internal control and audit requirements.
Monitor and reconcile cash clearing and suspense accounts, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Customer Billing, Treasury, and other departments to research and resolve discrepancies.
Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring completeness and accuracy of cash-related balances and reconciliations.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required for internal and external audits.
Maintain strong internal controls over cash processes, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and company policies.
Assist in documenting and improving cash-related accounting processes and controls.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation of cash accounting processes within Oracle and related systems.
Assist with system implementations, process improvements, and documentation of standard operating procedures related to cash accounting.
Other duties as assigned.