Job Description
Connexi seeks a Staff Accountant that serves as a strategic resource in its finance and accounting team. They work with the senior manager of finance and accounting to complete the following tasks:
- Monitor and forecast cash flow positions to ensure sufficient liquidity for daily operations and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze cash inflows and outflows, identify trends, and propose strategies to optimize cash utilization.
- Understand the process of Intercompany accounting, subsidiary accounting, and elimination.
- Develop and implement cash management policies and procedures to safeguard the organization’s assets.
- Develop cash forecasting models to predict future cash flows and maintain cash flow projections.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and related financial reports for management review.
Responsibilities:
- Proficient in vendor payments, employee travel reimbursement payments, and invoicing.
- Coordinate with departments to gather relevant information on cash requirements and anticipated cash inflows.
- Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, such as unrecorded transactions, bank errors, or unusual activities.
- Collaborate with finance and treasury teams to align cash forecasts with budgetary goals and operational requirements.
- Identify potential cash shortfalls or surpluses and recommend strategies for managing liquidity effectively.
- Manage relationships with banking partners and maintain knowledge of banking products and services.
- Oversee banking transactions, including wire transfers, payments, deposits, and account opening/closing activities.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies for cash management activities.
- Assess and mitigate cash-related risks, such as foreign exchange exposure, interest rate risks, or credit risks.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of investment portfolios and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Prepare periodic financial reports related to cash management, including cash flow statements, variance analysis, and liquidity metrics.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements, audit processes, and regulatory compliance reporting.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify areas for improvement, cost-saving opportunities, or risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) is advantageous.
- Prefer experience in cash management, treasury operations, or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, cash flow management techniques, and banking procedures.
- Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
- Familiarity with the following ERP systems (Procas, QuickBooks, D365, Office 365, SAP, Oracle, Great Plains) or something similar.
- Proficient in Excel
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Connexi is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Connexi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Connexi will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Connexi, or (c) consistent with Connexi legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $68,560 - $85,700.
An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.
About the Organization
Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.
