Role summary:

The Cash Application Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining the company financial transactions related to cash and bank activities. This role requires a meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure

Responsibilities

Own and drive the unapplied cash resolution and reporting in the respective region

Pro-active identification and correction of cash application issues 

Provide operational help and guidance to team members, act as first escalation point 

Responsible for complex query resolution in the respective region

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of daily cash reporting

Stakeholder interaction and management

Training and mentoring new and existing team members

Timely and accurate application of cash to third party and intercompany customer accounts in line with the processes and procedures set for Accounts Receivable

Contact customers with payment related queries via email and phone

Maintain documentation as per internal controls & SOX audit requirements as needed

Prepare and ensure timely completion of month end close reports

Prepare 3rd party commission calculation and accrual where applicable

Create and maintain Desktop Procedures

Manage user access requests for the team

Blackline superuser for own area

Active participation in transitions, projects, process improvement initiatives and audits

Ensure compliance with Flowserve policies, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as defined by Flowserve (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and local statutory laws and regulations and that business is conducted within Flowserve ethical code of business conduct. 

Requirements:

3-5 years relevant experience

Experience cheching bank statement, allocating money

Experience handling client future payments

Economics/Finance related Secondary Studies or Bachelor's Degree is an advantage

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and any other language (as per required in role)

Ability to build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders

Intermediate user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge and experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP)

Strong analytical research and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

Supportive attitude and good interpersonal skill set

Embraces and drives change

Preferred:

Continuous improvement mindset (LEAN Six Sigma is an advantage)