Our client, in the education industry, is in need for an Accountant to join their team on a contract basis! This role focuses on maintaining accurate cash activity, completing timely reconciliations, and contributing to a smooth month-end close. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn established workflows while working with multiple internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Record daily cash activity and ensure transactions are entered accurately and on schedule.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and reliable.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate invoices and support accurate cash application processing.
• Prepare and post journal entries that align with general ledger activity and accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end close by comparing bank balances to the general ledger and resolving variances.
• Process miscellaneous invoices and maintain supporting documentation for accounting records.
• Partner with team members across different functions to learn existing procedures and maintain continuity in accounting operations.
• Use Workday to manage accounting tasks, track entries, and support reporting accuracy.