Treasury Analyst

Why This Role Matters

Every dollar flowing through the business passes through Treasury and getting it right keeps the company operating smoothly, paying employees on time, and making smart financial decisions. In this role, you'll own the accuracy of cash data and help transform it into insights that leadership relies on daily. You won't just reconcile numbers, you'll build the foundation for how the company manages liquidity and growth.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Cash Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries for cash activity, intercompany transfers, and treasury transactions
• Complete bank and cash account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies within the monthly close timeline
• Investigate unusual transactions, timing differences, and unreconciled items with Accounting and business partners
• Support payroll-related close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, and benefit funding entries
• Ensure all cash-related activity is recorded accurately and aligns with accounting policies

Treasury Operations

• Monitor daily bank activity and track cash balances across accounts
• Support daily cash reporting and movement tracking across banking platforms
• Assist with bank account administration, user access controls, and documentation
• Support internal controls over cash movement and payment oversight
• Provide documentation and support for audits related to treasury processes

Growth into Treasury

• Partner closely with the Director of Treasury to learn cash positioning and liquidity management
• Assist with treasury reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting support
• Contribute to process improvements that increase visibility into cash and reduce manual work
• Build working relationships with FP&A, Accounting, AP, Payroll, and Operations teams

What Success Looks Like

In your first 90 days:

• You independently complete bank reconciliations with minimal reconciling items outstanding
• You meet close deadlines consistently and flag issues early with clear root-cause analysis
• You're comfortable navigating the ERP and banking platforms to track and explain cash activity
• You begin contributing ideas to improve reconciliation efficiency or reporting clarity

What You'll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days

• Take ownership of a subset of bank reconciliations and complete them alongside a teammate
• Learn the close calendar and support journal entries for cash and payroll-related activity
• Shadow daily cash reporting and begin preparing basic cash summaries
• Review prior reconciliations to understand common discrepancies and how they were resolved

Requirements
Must Have

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Ability to prepare and post journal entries accurately
• Working experience in an ERP system
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations)

Nice to Have

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Exposure to treasury, cash accounting, or cash reporting
• Experience working with multiple entities or locations
• Familiarity with banking platforms or treasury tools
• Experience supporting audits or internal controls

Role Details

• Location: Onsite, Chicago office
• Pay: $80,000-$90,000 + 10% Bonus (depending on experience)

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and time off
• Company-paid $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, short-term disability, and EAP
• Propane discount

Company Culture

We're a team that values clear communication, ownership, and follow-through, you'll always know what you're responsible for and who you can rely on. We take the work seriously, but not ourselves; people here are approachable, collaborative, and invested in helping each other grow.

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