One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
The Cash Operations Analyst is responsible for the accounting completeness of cash transactions, allocation of customer receipts or other payments made, as well as non-customer receipts by the group, and bank reconciliation preparations. The role role also requires the completion of year-end audit queries.
This requires accurate and timely preparation of multiple balance sheet reconciliations and working closely with various departments (Global Credit Management, Central Payments, Treasury and Payroll) to follow up on related actions.
*Note this is a 6 month temporary role*
The day-to-day
- Allocation of cash payments and receipts within Blackline and SAP through manual journals
- Ownership of AR and other clearing balance sheet GL accounts and monthly reconciliation
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, with appropriate supporting documentation
- Resolving any historic queries relating to cash
- Creation and parking in SAP of general ledger journals relating to transactions on the bank statements
- Responsible for any other financial accounting and cash operations transactions required for the delivery of month end close in line with deadlines
- Assist where required, with the bank payment clearing process and related intercompany cash pooling reconciliation
- Reporting on various performance and process KPI’s for the department
- Manage audit and tax queries and provide appropriate accounting explanations and documentation where required
- Support the AR Manager and Manager Financial Accounting and Cash Operations in project or any other ad hoc work as required
What you'll need
- 3-5+ years experience in an accounting based role, preferably with focus on cash
- Bank reconciliations experience and solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping
- Knowledge of accounting principles and business concepts
- Proactive, self-motivated with high attention to detail, team player
- Articulate and fluent communicator, with a strong command of written and spoken English
- Inquisitive and proactive individual with the ability to ask the right questions and work autonomously
- Ability to effectively manage various tasks and stakeholder demands while adhering to deadlines
- Have a solid appreciation of core best practice financial accounting standards, policies, processes and systems
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with passion for excellence and innovation
What will help you on the job
- Exposure to SAP including journal processing, data queries and report extraction
- Proficient at Excel / Office 365
- Blackline Accounts Receivable Automation System and Blackline GL Reconciliation
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
