CASH ACCOUNTANT
Business Area: Procure to Record
Job Purpose/Mission/Summary
To ensure the integrity and accuracy of Lexmark’s cash position by the proper classification of cash inflows and outflows, upholding the established cash-related business procedures and controls, and actively engaging in process improvements, therefore allowing management to obtain reliable and relevant corporate financial accounting and reporting information useful for decision making.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
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ENSURE ACCURACY OF CASH BALANCES
- Verify cash account balance per SAP vs. actual cash in bank balance in a timely manner.
- Prepare cash balance sheet reconciliations.
- Analyze, determine and prepare the necessary adjustments, reclasses and accruals via journal entries.
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POSTPROCESSING AND CLEARING OF CASH OPEN ITEMS
- Perform postprocessing and clearing of all cash open items.
- Investigate unidentified cash transactions.
- Collaborate with other relevant teams for the resolution of material and aged cash open items.
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SUPPORT OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Provide flux analysis and summary of notable transactions for cash and cash equivalents on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis to the Country Accounting and Reporting teams for their balance sheet reviews.
- Liaise with auditors during audits.
- Respond to and follow up inquiries and issues that need immediate action.
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CONTINUOUS PROCESS/SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
- Initiate process improvement projects.
- Coordinate with Enterprise Business Applications (EBA) team for any system related improvements and issues.
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REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION
- Prepare and report the team’s monthly metrics.
- Prepare other reports and cater to data requests as needed.
- Update process documents in a timely manner or create a new one for new processes.
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SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
- Provide back-up and support to colleagues and internal customers.
- Attends required training/meetings, comes on time and prepared. Participates and provides input, recommendations, and updates.
- Assume additional responsibilities and tasks that may be assigned.
- Train and mentors team members.
- Performs all other tasks as directed by management.
Competencies, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Working knowledge on MS Office programs, SAP and other necessary tools/applications.
- Proficient on Excel Spreadsheet development, including the ability to create formulas and schedules.
- Should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask, and be a strong communicator (both written and oral).
- Has a sense of integrity, keen on details and analytical skills.
- Has a background on general accounting operations and GL accounting.
- Flexible, willing to learn and open to new ideas and trying new things.
- Knowledge on internal control and proper segregation of duties.
- Team-oriented attitude with good interpersonal skills and has a professional relationship with colleagues within the organization.
- Establish a professional working relationship with colleagues especially when there are conflicts of ideas/opinion.
- Has a good command of verbal and written communication skills.
- Coordinates and supports collaboration with other teams.
- Provide feedback and recommendation to immediate superior to support operational needs.
Education, Experience & Certifications Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking or Finance (preferably CPA)
- Minimum of 2 years related work experience in accounting, preferably in general accounting and operations.
You may send your application to recruitment@lexmark.com.