The Cash Management Accountant is responsible for high-level cash management related accounting with complex funding. Performs highly complex activities involving the daily operations of the Fund Accounting Unit. Performs advanced accounting work related to cash management of state, collected and federal funding in complex financial accounting systems. Participates in the preparation of various state and federal financial reports. Reconciles various financial reports and information to the accounting system. Reviews, analyzes and interprets State and Federal financial regulations and policies affecting cash management. Acts as a liaison, providing technical guidance and expertise to internal and external entities on agency cash management related issues. Develops, implements and monitors internal controls to ensure the integrity of cash management related transactions in the accounting system. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs advanced accounting work related to cash management. Compute, process, monitor and manage general ledger entries related to federal cash draws for various programs and grants. Perform research on and resolve cash management general ledger accounting financial problems and questions as required. 30%

Prepares various reconciliations of accounts, funds, and appropriations related to cash management to ensure corresponding balances and report findings. Monitor and reconcile accounting information from CAPPS FIN. and external resources to ensure the integrity of the data related to cash management in the general ledger 30%

Serves as liaison or contact person with agency staff, contract staff, state auditors and federal representatives in areas of cash management. Ensures the integrity of cash management data in CAPPS FIN, analyzing processes and internal controls and recommends and implements changes as necessary 25%

Performs advanced accounting work related to monitoring appropriation budgets and maintaining adequate cash and authority balances for all open appropriations. Participate on special projects as required or requested. These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other state or federal agencies, or outside entities. 15%

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to reporting requirements.
Knowledge of the state appropriation process and how it affects the financial and accounting operation of an agency.
Knowledge of financial reporting processes.
Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
Skill in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency.
Skill in developing teams and promoting effective teamwork.
Skill in recognizing and solving problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage several ongoing projects at the same time, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, which include CAPPS FIN/HHSAS/PeopleSoft Financials and USAS.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred, however, Each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year for year basis up to four years.
Experience with Automated accounting systems.
Experience in reviewing and reconciling work flow.

Additional Information:
Requisition Number 556201

MOS Code:
36B, LS, SK, 3451, 6F0X1

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