Employer: General Assembly
Since 2011, General Assembly has transformed tens of thousands of careers through pioneering, experiential education in today’s most indemand skills. As featured in The Economist, Wired, and The New York Times, GA offers training in web development, data, design, business, and more, both online and at campuses around the world. Our global professional community boasts 40,000 alumni — and counting.
In addition to fostering career growth for individuals, GA helps employers cultivate top tech talent and spur innovation by transforming their teams through strategic learning. More than 21,000 employees at elite companies worldwide have honed their digital fluency with our corporate training programs. GA has also been recognized as one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, and Fast Company has dubbed us leaders in WorldChanging Ideas as well as the #1 Most Innovative Company in Education.
As a Cash Management Lead, you are primarily responsible for application of high volume transactions for General Assembly’s accounts receivable department. You will ensure the accurate and timely application of student and other customer payments, check deposits, and maintenance of lockbox management. You have strong attention to detail and maintain a clear and organized report of all cash received in the period. You have a sharp eye for process gaps and look for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. You look for opportunities for growth in more junior team members and identify technical solutions for manual processes. You are able to use your critical thinking skills to effectively solve issues, while assisting other team members in doing the same. You are comfortable communicating with multiple stakeholders across several departments, and can help with reporting and reconciliations related to cash management.
Responsibilities
- Checking bank activities daily and ensuring that they get summarized and categorized appropriately in preparation for application in our books and records
- Working with team members to apply cash payments to outstanding Accounts Receivable balances
- Reviewing weekly cash forecasts
- Help with the management of customer database accounts Handle all differences and discrepancies such as payment issues
- Troubleshoot complex cash management issues that arise and assist other team members in doing the same
Requirements
- Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with individuals of all backgrounds
- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- You possess strong critical thinking skills, ability to proactively and independently solve problems
- Self starter and ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
- 3+ years working in an accounts receivable department
- Previous experience with cash applications
