Job Title
Cash AccountantJob Description
About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements
The Cash Accountant is primarily responsible for preparing journal entries and reconciling GL accounts related to the
Company’s bank accounts and bank account activity, including virtual and clearing accounts. This activity will include,
but is not limited to, deposits, transfers, payments, void and cancelled checks, return items, foreign exchange charges,
lost deposit or payment items, and numerous others.
The Cash Accountant will be expected to prepare both journal entries and reconciliations for assigned accounts timely
and in compliance with company documentation standards to ensure company deadlines are being met. This role has
the potential to change and add more duties in the future to meet the ever-changing team needs. The preferred
candidate would be open to an environment that embraces change and a “can-do attitude”.
Hybrid 3x a week- (Des Moines, IA)
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Team | The Team and/or Brand
The corporate accounting team is mainly located in Des Moines, IA and resides within the Controllership organization.
We have a casual work atmosphere and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.
Collaboration and teamwork are important to us as we believe we all do our best to help accomplish People Inc.’s
financial and accounting goals.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
- 30% Create journal entries related to the Company’s bank accounts and activity, both daily and month-end
- 30% Review and complete month-end reconciliations for all items listed above and additional, as assigned
- 20% Maintain Oracle Cash Management system
- 10% Partner with other departments to assist in accounting projects and answering related questions
- 10% Other duties, as assigned by manager
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Experience:
2-3 years of accounting experience preferred, but not required
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of Excel formulas, look-ups, pivot tables, etc.; preferred knowledge of Oracle
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Professional and solutions oriented.
- Self-accountable and driven towards superior effort and performance
- Works effectively as a team member in a collaborative environment.
- High level of energy and the desire to work in a fast-changing, intense, but fun, working environment.
% Travel Required (Approximate):
n/a
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
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What We Do
People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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