Business Operations Analyst

Position: Business Operations Analyst I
Length of Assignment: 1 year – possibility to extend based on performance/position need

Pay range: $23.33 - 30.00/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

Important notes:

• Hybrid – WFH Monday and Friday, in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Allentown, PA.
• Accounting and Finance background/experience in treasury are a huge plus, looking for a self-starter with great attention to detail, communication skills and willingness to learn and contribute to the teams goals.

Job Description:
Our Treasury Operations department is looking for an organized and self-motivated analyst to perform cash management, accounting and control functions. This position will assist in completing the daily cash management activities of the corporation, ensuring our cash is safeguarded and recorded accurately. These functions can include payment processing & investigations, cash positioning, short-term debt & investment activity, intercompany cash movements, managing banking access and account maintenance as well as ensuring proper accounting for all transactions.

The successful candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as possess problem solving and time management skills, be detail-oriented, and be comfortable working in a team environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor Treasury payment processing including running settlement cycles, performing system controls ensuring payment file delivery, and providing payment information to internal and external parties
• Assist in executing short-term investment and borrowing decisions for each of the company’s utility and corporate sectors as part of daily cash positioning, in accordance with client’s policies.
• Research and analyze reconciliation, accounting, and other Treasury systems related issues, including payment variances, accounting out of balances, as well as software application and system process errors.
• Participate in multiple banking relationships to ensure Treasury banking access, controls and accounts are properly established with our banking partners and within our internal Treasury systems
• Complete banking verification reviews in accordance with control monitoring and fraud detection tests to help ensure the integrity of client’s cash transaction processing.
• Provide support to internal users on Treasury processes.
• Provide various types of administrative cash accounting support.
• Interface with internal and external auditors concerning the cash controls of the Company.
• Support cash forecasting activities for all operating companies, monitoring short term debt and liquidity.
• Assist on special projects, cash accounting and financial ad hoc analysis, as needed.
• Provide customer service for both internal/external customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Handle and safeguard cash records and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Physical presence in the office to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work on a hybrid schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 1 to 3 years financial experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, cash transaction rules, and financial processes
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial systems
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize issues resolution
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills