Cash Accountant

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

II) Job Summary

The Cash Analyst plays a critical role in managing and analyzing cash-related activities across NAM facilities. This position ensures accurate cash handling, supports forecasting efforts, and contributes to optimizing working capital. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

III) Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

Conduct regular cash audits at Sims facilities to ensure compliance and accuracy. Prepare monthly cash flow and cash position reports, ensuring compliance with internal controls to prevent fraud and theft.

Analyze company purchase and corporate card expenditures. Audit petty cash reports for compliance.

Serve as the primary liaison between Sims and financial institutions. Respond to queries from internal departments relating to cash transactions.

Resolve operational issues between yards and armored carriers or ATM maintenance providers. This may involve researching general ledgers and coordinating with banks, couriers, or dispatch teams to resolve delays or failures.

Lead the setup and implementation of new ATMs across facilities. Provide support in developing and implementing cash handling procedures and controls.

Forecast cash orders using historical trend-based data and manage daily cash positioning to ensure liquidity. Analyze ATM cash levels to order cash, ensuring optimal cash availability while reducing downtime, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Performs additional duties as assigned

V) Job Qualifications

• Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Job Related Experience – Examples: no experience, 1 or more years, 3+ years, 7+ years, etc.

May specify 8+ years total work experience with 5+ years working in xyz discipline as a people manager .

2-3 years of accounting and/or finance experience

• Other required skills/certifications (specify required or preferred) – working conditions/physical demands

Examples: Knowledge of cost accounting; Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds;

Crane Operator Certification Required Or Preferred.

• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and similar programs.
• SAI Accounting software but not mandatory.
• Microsoft Dynamics D365/AX but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal judgment and discretion effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to take on new and complex tasks.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.