CASH ANALYST JOB DESCRIPTION

Daily liquidity depends on someone getting the numbers right. Cash Analysts in corporate finance own the reconciliation, positioning, and movement of funds across accounts, ensuring that payment flows - from lockbox receipts and ACH settlements to intercompany FX transactions - are applied accurately and on time. This role sits within the finance operations function, typically reporting into a treasury or Order-to-Cash team lead. SOX compliance and SLA-governed close cycles set the rhythm of the work.

As the Cash Analyst, you reconcile and manage the movement of cash across corporate accounts, supporting liquidity visibility, period-end close, and audit readiness for the finance function. You operate within a structured shared-services or treasury environment, coordinating daily with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to resolve discrepancies and maintain control integrity.

Career Impact: Hands-on ownership of SOX-governed cash processes and Order-to-Cash cycles builds a verifiable track record that treasury and finance operations teams at larger firms actively recruit for.

Business Impact: Accurate daily cash positioning and reconciliation directly determines the reliability of liquidity reports used by treasury leadership to make funding and FX conversion decisions.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to intercompany settlements, FX analysis, and financial shared services creates a well-rounded foundation for advancement into Treasury Analyst or Senior Cash Analyst roles.

• Reconcile cash postings and account balances against custodian or banking records to resolve discrepancies within SLA deadlines.
• Process incoming payments including lockbox receipts, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and advance payments with accurate coding and application.
• Execute daily cash positioning activities to confirm operational liquidity is available across all accounts.
• Analyze unapplied receipts and investigate overdrawn balances, escalating unresolved items to the team lead.
• Prepare period-end close deliverables and support internal, external, and SOX audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Management, Front Office, or business partners to resolve cash-related queries accurately and promptly.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement within Order-to-Cash or treasury operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of cash management, accounts receivable, or treasury operations experience, with demonstrated reconciliation ownership.
• Working knowledge of Order-to-Cash processes including credit management, payment application, and period-end close.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks as they apply to cash handling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify discrepancies and assess financial impact.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications for data analysis, reconciliation reporting, and ad hoc management reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external counterparties.

• Experience working within a financial shared services center or global business services environment.
• Exposure to foreign exchange transactions, intercompany settlements, or Treasury Management Systems.
• ERP system experience in a high-volume corporate finance or A/R environment.
• Professional certification in accounting or treasury (CPA, CTP, or equivalent) or active pursuit thereof.

• Reconciliation completion rate, measuring the percentage of accounts resolved within the agreed SLA window.
• Unapplied cash balance, tracking the dollar value of receipts pending correct application at period end.
• Audit deliverable on-time rate, reflecting readiness across internal, external, and SOX review cycles.
• Days to resolve open reconciliation breaks, measuring speed of discrepancy investigation and clearance.
• Cash positioning accuracy, reflecting how closely daily liquidity reports align with actual account balances.
• Typical tools: ERP platforms (commonly SAP or JD Edwards); spreadsheet applications (commonly Excel).

• Base Salary Range: $52,000 to $72,000 per year, depending on seniority and market.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 5 to 10 percent of base salary.
• Equity: Generally not offered at this level; possible in tech-adjacent finance teams.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by organization.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard federal holidays.
• Common Perks: Tuition reimbursement for accounting or treasury certifications, hybrid work options.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion, including verification of employment history and, where applicable, credit history review, is a condition of employment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Candidates must hold current authorization to work in the United States.

The Cash Analyst owns end-to-end Order-to-Cash delivery within a GBS shared services environment, ensuring SLA-compliant controls, timely processing, and support for migration activities. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts, Team Leaders, and cross-functional GBS teams, this role enables continuous process improvement and accurate financial reporting across supported markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Order to Cash processes effectively and on time according to agreed deadlines and audit recommendations.
• Support Subject Matter Experts and Team Leader for Order to Cash-specific activities.
• Maintain a close relationship with the EM and Customers.
• Ensure all controls are in place as per the agreed SLAs and internal procedures.
• Assist in identifying continuous improvements to the GBS Order to Cash processes.
• Work closely with other GBS functions.
• Assist in training new colleagues to reduce process mistakes and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Respond to EM queries in a timely and accurate way.
• Support migration activities in line with the migration framework and plan.

Required Qualifications

• Finance, IT, or Accounting University Degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Finance; Customer Service experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of customers' business and cross-departmental impact.
• Aptitude for financial reporting and understanding of cash-flow accounting and forecasting.
• SAP knowledge; Salesforce knowledge is a plus.
• High level of Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Risk management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; team player with positive attitude.
• English fluency required; knowledge of any additional language is a plus.
• Abroad experience (academic or professional) is an advantage.

Reporting to the operations team lead, the Cash Analyst performs custodian reconciliations and cash postings within a financial services environment, resolving discrepancies between custodian records and the accounting system to support Front Office trading within agreed SLAs. Partnering with Portfolio Management teams, custodians, and internal departments, this role ensures cash accuracy, SOP compliance, and first-class service delivery to all key stakeholders.

Primary Duties

• Perform reconciliations and cash postings on Aladdin, reconciling custodian and accounting records.
• Publish funds on Aladdin for Portfolio Managers and Assistants by agreed SLAs for Front Office trading.
• Work with Portfolio Management teams to resolve actual and projected cash-related questions.
• Research and resolve reconciliation differences between custodian records and Aladdin.
• Process cash flows and miscellaneous cash entries including fees and expenses.
• Investigate overdrawn cash account balances and incoming queries in the team mailbox.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and controls are followed to prevent errors and delays.
• Review procedures regularly and provide first-class service to all key partners and stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cash reconciliations including break investigation and resolution.
• Experience in financial services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to recognise errors and potential financial impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

Sitting at the intersection of treasury operations and financial analysis, the Cash Analyst executes daily cash positioning, FX conversion analysis, and multimillion-dollar intercompany settlements to sustain operational liquidity across global business units. Operating across Group Treasury and local finance teams, this role serves as the primary contact for SOX and internal audit matters while supporting forecasting accuracy and strategic treasury projects.

Duties

• Execute daily cash positioning activities to ensure operational liquidity is available at all times.
• Analyse data in cash management, foreign exchange, and treasury services and provide recommendations on FX and loan utilisation.
• Support the cash forecasting process and drive improvement in transaction visibility.
• Oversee multimillion-dollar settlements of intercompany trade and funding requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare ad hoc reports to support management reporting around cash and cash equivalents.
• Develop relationships with key business and functional leaders as the entry point into Group Treasury.
• Support statutory, SOX, and internal audit processes and act as key contact for treasury matters.
• Support treasury projects and execute daily tasks with minimal oversight.

Education & Experience

• First-level university degree in Accounting; advanced degree or CPA/MBA strongly preferred.
• Professional qualification in Treasury preferred where applicable.
• 2+ years of experience in treasury or a relevant area of business preferred.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment related to treasury.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong research, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English.

A key member of the GFS Shared Services Center supporting the Central and Eastern European Region, the Cash Analyst executes Order-to-Cash activities for Greece, including order release, credit management, and period-end close deliverables in full compliance with internal controls. Collaborating across supported markets, Team Leaders, and business partners in Emerging Markets, this role enables standardized financial process delivery and continuous improvement within a Prague-based shared services facility.

Accountabilities

• Execute Order to Cash activities for Greece, ensuring all controls and compliance requirements are met.
• Manage O2C activities including order release, credit management, refunds, write-offs, and ad hoc reports.
• Perform period-end financial close activities and prepare internal and external audit deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with the Team Leader regarding work tasks and deadlines.
• Serve as first point of contact for supported markets and divisions; follow SOP and WI guidance.
• Build and maintain business partnering relations with markets and proactively address potential issues.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting, Reporting, Financial Analysis, Collections, or Customer Service preferred.
• Experience with accounting processes, controls, compliance, and Financial Shared Services preferred.
• ERP (SAP) system experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with overlapping priorities.
• Business English and Business Greek are required.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team is an advantage.

Embedded within a high-volume corporate finance team, the Cash Analyst processes and reconciles US and Canadian lockbox receipts, ACH payments, wire transfers, and credit card transactions to maintain accurate accounts receivable records. Working closely with the CASH inbox and internal finance stakeholders, this role ensures unapplied receipts are resolved promptly and account reconciliations support clean period-end reporting.

Core Functions

• Assist in processing US lockbox receipts, wire transfers, Canadian lockbox, and intranet credit card transactions.
• Research and resolve unapplied receipts; reconcile accounts as needed and identify advance payments.
• Apply checks and ACH payments not processed through lockbox, including creating invoices for deposits.
• Code all unapplied receipts and perform account reconciliations.
• Respond to and satisfy all email requests addressed to CASH.
• Provide backup support for wire transfer entry, application, and filing as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-year Accounting Degree or 2+ years of general accounting experience.
• 2+ years of high-volume corporate A/R experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel; JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.