Cash Management & General Ledger Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Management & General Ledger Accountant to support financial reporting, treasury activity, and core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Kingston, Rhode Island. This position works closely with the Controller's team to strengthen fiscal planning, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and audit materials. The role also supports cash forecasting, bond-related accounting, reconciliations, and department-level accounting guidance while helping ensure compliance with applicable reporting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Controller's office on both near-term and extended financial planning activities by supplying accounting analysis and reporting support.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity through journal entry support, account analysis, and timely reconciliation of balance sheet and related accounts.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements, including supporting schedules, supplemental reports, and footnote documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Support treasury operations by tracking daily cash movement, assisting with cash forecast preparation, and monitoring related financial activity.
• Record, reconcile, and review bond transactions, capital project invoices, and funding activity to ensure alignment across internal records and external sources.
• Assist departments with accounting needs such as bank reconciliations, transaction posting workflows, reporting requests, and improvements to general ledger processes.
• Help apply new accounting guidance and support compliance-focused reporting by researching requirements and preparing related documentation.
• Participate in financial system enhancements and software updates by assisting with accounting setup, testing, and process adoption as needed.
• Provide guidance and informal training to staff on journal entries, reconciliations, and sound financial reporting practices.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special reports to support management requests and operational decision-making.