Treasury Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, uses advanced skills gained through education and experience to support, in an assigned functional area, the preparation of bank reconciliations, preparation of general ledger journal entries, administration of domestic and foreign exchange bank accounts and RJF Treasury internal systems, bank fee analysis, and cash position reports. Established procedures and general guidance and direction are provided to perform a variety of complex, non-routine tasks. Originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select ad apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to assignments that are broad in nature. Resolves most questions and problems and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues. Routine contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile various bank accounts used for wire transfers, cash management, and foreign exchange.
• Establish and maintain bank account access for various business users.
• Review and assist with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of bank fee analysis reports.
• Provide analytical support and reporting for firm cash balances and interest rates to senior management.
• Assist with compliance deliverables (internal/external auditors, SOX) and ensure adherence to constantly evolving external regulatory requirements
• Review Treasury processes and implement best practices to drive process improvement.
• Assist with treasury projects, including bank account and service solutions and rationalization, treasury technology deployments.
• Provide day to day support and ad-hoc analysis to Treasury team as needed.
• Adhere to corporate and regulatory practices at all times, along with complete any regulatory reporting required.
• Perform post-close accounting entries monthly.
• Serves as a backup to Check Processing Reconciliations Specialist and/or Treasury Analyst(s).
• Prepares general ledger entries on a daily basis.
• Researches assigned transaction and account discrepancies.
• Assists in maintaining policy and procedure manuals.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of

• General office practices, procedures, and methods
• Basic accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Foreign exchange bank accounts and operations.
• PeopleSoft General Ledger and PeopleSoft Financials system.
  
  

Skill in

• Entering transactions into an automated accounting system.
• Reconciling bank and general ledger accounts.
• Analyzing and adjusting basic transaction and account balance discrepancies.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Should possess strong computer skills proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Ability to

• Identify and resolve basic accounting problems.
• Strong collaboration, communication, presentation skills. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Multi-task within a fast paced environment with shifting priorities. Provide a high level of customer service.
• Manage time efficiently and remain focused for extended periods of time.
  
  

Education

Work Experience

Manager Experience - None

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Remote

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We Expect Our Associates At All Levels To

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
  
  

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Raymond James Bank is an EOE/AA and VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Priority will be given to protected veterans

EOE/AA: Female/Minorities/Disabled/Protected Veterans/LGBT