Job Description Job #219061
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Cash Management Accountant for a hybrid contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related technical discipline is required
- CPA certification preferred; candidates with extensive corporate GL and cash management experience will be considered
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation also acceptable
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in corporate general ledger accounting and/or cash management operations with demonstrated ability to work independently (including general ledger account reconciliations and preparing journal entries)
Cash Management Skills:
- Experience with cash forecasting and liquidity analysis
- Experience with or ability to quickly learn line of credit execution; must demonstrate sound judgment for time-sensitive liquidity decisions under GA Manager oversight
- Experience with daily cash management operations and bank reconciliations in a corporate environment
Technical Skills:
- Large ERP experience required (SAP strongly preferred); must be able to clear high-volume transactions, run cash reports, and identify potential system issues with IT support
- Experience using online banking platforms to monitor account activity and review transactions
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
Professional Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision; must attempt problem resolution and bring proposed solutions (not just problems) when escalating to GA team
- Apply analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve cash management system issues in partnership with IT
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- We require a Senior Cash Management Accountant for our General Accounting team. Annual revenues exceed $1 billion.
- This position manages daily cash operations, reconciles general ledger bank accounts, and monitors liquidity for a large defense contractor organization.
- The role has direct visibility to the Controller and Director of Finance, including recommending and executing line of credit draws and repayments.
- The position requires proactive identification of forecasted liquidity shortfalls and resolution of system issues including daily bank interface file posting failures and ledger transaction clearing problems.
- We require an experienced professional with 8+ years of corporate accounting and cash management experience with demonstrated ability to work independently, forecast liquidity needs, and execute financial transactions.
- The General Accounting team will provide training on GL system reports and banking platform access.
- Candidate must demonstrate independent problem-solving skills and bring proposed solutions when escalating issues.
- Contractor will manage daily cash operations independently with GA Manager and lead accountant available for guidance, review, and approval.
- Monitor the company's cash position, provide short-term and intermediate-term liquidity forecasting to identify borrowing needs, and recommend to GA Manager, Director, and Controller draw and paydown amounts on the corporation's line of credit
- Monitor payment status and progression of the company's weekly invoice submission by calling the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS)
- Update daily cash forecasts with latest information and email to executive management; maintain existing Excel cash forecast workbook
- Execute approved line of credit draws and repayments (GA Manager and department lead will provide training and oversight)
- Clear daily bank transactions in the general ledger (approximately 8,000 transactions monthly), monitor activity across 10+ bank accounts to ensure items are clearing properly, and review for unusual or suspicious transactions
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations (and other accounts as assigned) for General Accounting Manager review within 3 days after fiscal month end cutoff
- Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams on positive pay exceptions, returned items, funding requests, and cash management needs
- Prepare journal entries for cash and banking activities and other entries as assigned
- Research and prepare responses to auditor inquiries including providing bank statements and support for cash receipts or payments; provide to GA Manager or accounting lead for review
REQUIRED EDUCATIONBachelor's Degree is required and school must be accredited.
WORK HOURS5/40 work week. 7 AM to 4PM
This position is located in El Segundo, CA and requires onsite presence 4 days per week (with flexibility to adjust to minimum 3 days per week for the right candidate). During initial training and onboarding period, expectation is 4-5 days onsite to ensure proper knowledge transfer.
HYBADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
LaVada Pulley 800.927.9318 x260
[email protected] 
