Treasury Accountant Analyst

2 days ago

Houston, TX, United States Employer Flexible Full-time
Treasury Accountant Analyst

Department: Finance & Accounting

Main Duties: Cash Forecasting, Bank Reconciliation & ACH/NACHA Processing Focus

Location: Houston, TX - Hybrid (In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Our Company

Employer Flexible is a professional employer organization (PEO) that provides outsourcing services to small and medium-sized businesses. Our offerings include human resource consulting, safety, and risk mitigation services, payroll processing, employer payroll tax filing, workers' compensation insurance, health benefits, employers' practice, and liability insurance (EPLI), retirement vehicles (401(k)), regulatory compliance assistance, workforce management technology, and training anddevelopment.

We are seeking a Treasury Accountant Analyst to join our fast-paced Finance team. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and advance in your career, this is the company for you

Position Summary

The Treasury Accountant/Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring the financial stability and operational integrity of a payroll processing company. This individual is primarily responsible for accurate cash forecasting, comprehensive bank reconciliations, and seamless oversight of ACH/NACHA processing. With a strong analytical mindset and keen attention to detail, the Treasury Accountant/Analyst functions as a central point between finance, operations, and banking partners, supporting the company's core payroll delivery and financial management objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Forecasting:
  • Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for payroll funding, tax payments, and company obligations.
  • Collaborate with Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams to gather critical data for forecasting purposes.
  • Monitor daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts and entities, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks.
  • Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting cash projections, variances vs. actuals, and recommendations for optimal treasury management.
  • Continuously refine cash forecasting models based on changing business needs, seasonality, and historical data.
Bank Reconciliation:
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for all company operating, payroll, and tax accounts.
  • Investigate, document, and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and bank transactions with a focus on timely and accurate resolution.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and banking partners to clarify and resolve unreconciled items or errors.
  • Support external and internal audit processes by providing detailed reconciliations, transaction documentation, and explanations as needed.
  • Implement and update reconciliation procedures and controls to streamline processes and minimize risk of error or fraud.
ACH/NACHA Processing:
  • Administer end-to-end ACH (Automated Clearing House) and NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association) processing for payroll disbursements, tax payments, and vendor transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with all NACHA operating rules, regulations, and company policies during electronic funds transfers.
  • Prepare, upload, and approve ACH files for origination within established cut-off times and funding schedules.
  • Monitor ACH returns, reversals, and exceptions, collaborating with internal teams and banking partners to resolve issues promptly.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on ACH/NACHA procedures and participate in compliance audits or reviews as required.
Banking Relationship Management:
  • Serve as a primary contact for banks on operational treasury matters, including account set-up, technical troubleshooting, and transaction investigation.
  • Assist in negotiating banking services, maintaining fee schedules, and evaluating bank performance against service level agreements.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
  • Monitor and enforce internal controls pertaining to treasury, cash management, and payment operations.
  • Ensure all processes adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, NACHA, and local banking regulations).
  • Assist with documentation and testing of controls as part of periodic risk assessments or audits.
Reporting & Analysis:
  • Generate routine and ad hoc treasury and cash management reports for management review and decisi