Cash and Treasury Accountant

Accountant - Financial Accounting & Reporting

The Opportunity:

Executes day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping tasks following a varied set of procedures. Prepares invoices, manages client accounts, generates reports, and performs other clerical accounting activities. Maintains and classifies primary financial data for use in accounting records. Computes and records financial information, ensuring the accuracy of figures and calculations related to business transactions. Adapts to frequently changing issues and applies experience from comparable situations to find solutions. Communicates with colleagues within and outside of the accounting area to provide and obtain information requiring explanation.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

 

The Cash & Treasury Accountant role provides an opportunity to support global cash operations across AMEA, EU, and NA regions. The position plays a critical part in ensuring timely processing of cash transactions, treasury postings, reconciliations, and supporting month‑end close activities. This role contributes directly to maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and enabling efficient Treasury operations.

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

 

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated accounting professional with hands‑on experience in cash accounting, reconciliations, FX processes, and journal management. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic, multi‑regional environment and collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as Treasury, Finance, and Business Partners.

 

THOSE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY:

 

• Strong understanding of cash accounting, bank postings, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Knowledge of SAP, Blackline, and general ledger processes.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to work with large datasets.

• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem‑solving capability.

• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.

• Willingness to work night shifts and flexible schedules as required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT:

 

• Perform daily cash postings across multiple global entities and currencies.

• Upload and validate daily FX rates and execute bank fee postings.

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and clear unreconciled SAP items.

• Support cash pool interest reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany loan‑related activities.

• Perform Blackline reconciliations for cash GL accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

• Support month‑end close through MEC reporting, journal uploads, and sub‑ledger close assistance.

• Partner with Treasury to coordinate balance confirmations and intercompany reconciliations.

• Support quarterly flux reporting, external audits, internal audits, and SOX documentation.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline processes and uphold internal control requirements.

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

• M.Com or MBA in Finance preferred.

• Additional certifications in accounting or finance (e.g., CA Inter, CMA Inter, ACCA) are an advantage but not mandatory.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in cash accounting, general accounting, or treasury accounting.

• Prior experience with SAP and Blackline tools is preferred.

• Experience in automation tools (Excel Macros, Power BI) is an added advantage.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• M.Com or MBA in Finance preferred.

• Experience in a shared services or global capability center (GCC) environment.

• Exposure to treasury processes, cash pooling, intercompany transactions, and MEC frameworks.

• Knowledge of SOX compliance and audit requirements.

 

 

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT:

 

By ensuring accurate daily cash operations, robust reconciliations, timely month‑end deliverables, and strong collaboration with Treasury and Finance teams, you will directly contribute to operational excellence and financial integrity across Avantor’s global entities. You will help streamline processes, enhance controls, and support continuous improvement in cash and treasury accounting functions.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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