Staff Accountant, Treasury

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Faculty Rank or Job Title Staff Accountant, Treasury

Job Category:

Job Category:
Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department

Department Office of the Controller

EEO number:

EEO number: 26P136

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $50,000

Salary Band:

Salary Band: UC S04

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Staff Accountant – Treasury is responsible for performing advanced accounting and treasury functions that support the University’s financial integrity, liquidity, and regulatory compliance. This position manages complex accounting activities, financial reporting, tax filings, and audit support while exercising independent judgment in the oversight of cash management, electronic payments, and banking operations. The role serves as a subject‑matter expert for treasury systems and processes, analyzes cash positions to support operational decision‑making, maintains strong internal controls to mitigate financial risk, and acts as a primary liaison with banking partners and campus stakeholders to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant financial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or closely related field with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience in accounting or finance. OR Associate’s Degree and 7 years of accounting/finance experience. OR 10 or more years accounting/finance experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge and skills to utilize current office equipment and a variety of complex software packages.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of accounting/finance work experience.
• Knowledge of banking operations, treasury management and tax compliance issues.
• Experience with Banner, the university ERP system.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple complex tasks in a deadline‑driven environment.

Accounting, Financial Reporting & Compliance – 50%

· Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and related account maintenance to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.

· Perform a variety of accounting functions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and University policies.

· Compile data and independently prepare monthly sales tax returns and kilowatt tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

· Assist with specialized accounting assignments, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity and reports.

· Support annual audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries related to accounting and treasury operations.

· Ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls are maintained to support compliance, audit readiness, and financial transparency.

Treasury Operations, Cash Management & Banking Oversight – 40%

· Independently manage and review daily electronic payment activity, including ACH and e‑check transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper authorization prior to submission to banking partners.

· Authorize and release ACH and wire transfer transactions within established approval levels, applying accounting judgment and internal control principles to safeguard University funds.

· Analyze and resolve ACH returns, rejected transactions, and direct deposit issues, exercising independent judgment to determine corrective actions and coordinating with departments and financial institutions as needed.

· Maintain and update banking and ACH routing information, ensuring adherence to treasury controls and verifying accuracy prior to use in financial systems.

· Monitor daily banking activity and cash balances, evaluate exceptions or unusual transactions, and conduct research to verify legitimacy and address potential risks.

· Support with the analysis of daily and projected cash positions to support short‑term liquidity planning and operational…