Operations & Treasury Accountant

Position Summary:

The Operations & Treasury Accountant has a critical dual role, balancing both traditional operational accounting responsibilities and high-volume treasury operations. The accounting responsibilities include heavy bank reconciliations across three operating entities, as well as functions related to accounts payable, unclaimed property, workers’ compensation, and non-payroll taxes. The treasury responsibilities include executing high volume ACH and wire transactions under tight deadlines including generating and uploading ACH (NACHA) files across multiple system platforms. The most successful performer will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, a solid understanding of accounting operations and technical fluency with banking systems and controls. This position reports to the Operations Accounting Manager.

Accounting Job Functions:

Perform complex accounts payable functions including processing payments for benefits, taxes, and garnishments.

Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including financial statement audits.

File various state and local compliance reports including worker’s compensation, sales tax, and property tax and handle annual worker’s compensation audits.

Research and troubleshoot system integration issues between payroll system and Great Plains.

Analize variances across multiple systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams for resolution.

Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management.

Use independent discretion and judgment to develop and implement improved procedures.Treasury Job Functions:

Generate and upload ACH (NACHA) files, wire drawdowns, and positive pay files via multiple software platforms and banking portals.

Process high-volume banking transactions supporting up to 100 payrolls daily.

Communicate with Payroll and Client Relations to prioritize and resolve payroll funding issues related to these transactions. This is done through email, instant messenger and phone using business appropriate etiquette.

Monitor daily banking activity, perform check research, and resolve monetary discrepancies.

Process ACH reversal checks and payroll replacement checks.Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Minimum 4+ years’ experience in accounting operations, with specific experience in accounts payable and treasury/ACH processing.

Technical fluency with banking systems and experience with ACH/NACHA file processing.

Accuracy and high attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Solid Excel skills, including lookup formulas and Pivot Tables.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance a plus.

Knowledge of payroll tax and payroll industry a plus.