Cash Management & General Ledger Accountant
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onBriar Lane, Kingston, South Kingstown, South County, Rhode Island, 02881, United States
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cash Management & General Ledger Accountant to support financial reporting, treasury activity, and core accounting operations for a long-term contract in Kingston, Rhode Island. This role is designed to strengthen fiscal planning and ensure the integrity of financial records by working closely with the Controller's team.
Day in the Life
You will serve as a key partner to the Controller's office, providing accounting analysis and reporting support for both near-term and extended financial planning activities. Your day will involve maintaining accurate general ledger activity through journal entry support, account analysis, and timely reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. You will contribute directly to the preparation of annual financial statements, including supporting schedules and footnote documentation for audit purposes.
Treasury operations will be a central focus, requiring you to track daily cash movements, assist with cash forecasting, and monitor related financial activity. You will also manage the recording and reconciliation of bond transactions, capital project invoices, and funding activity to ensure alignment between internal records and external sources. Beyond transactional work, you will provide guidance to staff on journal entries and reconciliations, assist with financial system enhancements, and prepare ad hoc analyses to support management decision-making.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Briar Lane, Kingston, South Kingstown, South County, Rhode Island, 02881, United States
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain accurate general ledger activity through journal entry support, account analysis, and timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- check_circleContribute to the preparation of annual financial statements, including supporting schedules, supplemental reports, and footnote documentation
- check_circleSupport treasury operations by tracking daily cash movement, assisting with cash forecast preparation, and monitoring related financial activity
- check_circleRecord, reconcile, and review bond transactions, capital project invoices, and funding activity to ensure alignment across internal and external records
- check_circleAssist departments with accounting needs such as bank reconciliations, transaction posting workflows, reporting requests, and process improvements
- check_circleHelp apply new accounting guidance and support compliance-focused reporting by researching requirements and preparing related documentation
- check_circleParticipate in financial system enhancements and software updates by assisting with accounting setup, testing, and process adoption
- check_circleProvide guidance and informal training to staff on journal entries, reconciliations, and sound financial reporting practices
- check_circlePrepare ad hoc financial analyses and special reports to support management requests and operational decision-making
- check_circlePartner with the Controller's office on financial planning activities by supplying accounting analysis and reporting support
Requirements
- verifiedExperience in general ledger accounting
- verifiedWorking knowledge of cash management processes
- verifiedBackground in bank reconciliations and financial statement support
- verifiedProficiency with PeopleSoft or comparable financial systems
- verifiedStrong Excel skills
- verifiedAbility to interpret accounting guidance and apply reporting standards
- verifiedLegal authorization to work in the United States
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionalscheck_circleEligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals
