Cash Accounting Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Accounting Specialist to support daily cash activity and maintain accurate financial records for a growing organization in Austin, Texas. This position plays an important role in managing cash movements, recording transactions, and helping the business maintain clear visibility into liquidity across multiple accounts and entities. The ideal candidate brings strong cash accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day cash accounting tasks, ensuring time-sensitive activities are completed accurately and in priority order.
• Track bank balances and review cash positions across various accounts and legal entities to support effective liquidity management, including waterfall accounting practices.
• Process outgoing and incoming cash transactions, including wire activity, disbursements, internal fund movements, and related transfer requests.
• Produce regular cash forecasts that help the organization anticipate funding needs across multiple entities and accounts.
• Record daily cash transactions and assign appropriate coding to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.
• Carry out structured cash movement activities, including waterfall allocations and supporting documentation for transfers.
• Submit and release payments through treasury platforms and banking portals in accordance with established controls.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, clearing accounts, and cash-related subledgers while identifying and resolving variances.
• Research discrepancies tied to receipts, disbursements, bank activity, and cash application issues, then follow through to resolution.