Senior Treasury Analyst - Overland Park, KS

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Job Summary

The Senior Treasury Analyst will support daily treasury operations, including cash management, payment processing, liquidity activities, treasury reporting, and month-end close. This role partners with Treasury, Accounting, AP, AR, Payroll, banking partners, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate cash movement, timely reporting, and strong internal controls.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Treasury Manager. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and able to independently execute assigned day-to-day treasury responsibilities while supporting Treasury team priorities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cash Management & Banking
• Prepare and maintain daily cash position reporting across multiple domestic and international bank accounts.
• Monitor daily cash balances and assist with liquidity planning. 
• Initiate and process bank-to-bank transfers.
• Set up ACH, wire, and EFT payments while ensuring compliance with internal approval policies.
• Monitor bank activity and investigate exceptions or unusual transactions.

Treasury Operations & Month-End Close
• Prepare treasury-related journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Prepare interest accruals, debt schedules, treasury reconciliations, and supporting workpapers.
• Prepare treasury schedules and supporting documentation for Accounting, external audit, and compliance reporting. 
• Support treasury-related audit requests.
• Maintain treasury documentation and transaction records.
• Ensure treasury activities comply with internal polices, banking requirements, and established controls. 

Treasury Reporting
• Prepare recurring treasury reports, including daily cash position, liquidity, debt activity, and management reporting.
• Support the ad hoc treasury analysis and additional financial reporting requirements as needed.

Treasury Programs & Cross-Functional Support
• Support daily cash application activities. 
• Assist with P-Card program administration.
• Support vendor approval and payment validation processes.
• Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, Accounting, and business partners to resolve treasury-related issues.
• Provide backup support across Treasury functions during absences or peak workload periods.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes and internal controls, and assist with automation initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Assist with implementation of new banking products, treasury systems, and payment technologies. 
• Contribute to treasury policies, procedures, and process documentation. 
• Participate in Treasury transformation initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• CTP designation or progress toward certification is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Treasury, Accounting, Banking, or Finance.
• Experience with cash management and payment processing.
• Experience working with multiple domestic and international bank accounts.
• Experience supporting debt administration, cash management, or treasury operations is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support multiple functions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively within the Treasury team, and continuously learn.
• Experience supporting internal and external audit requests. 
• Experience with bank portals and treasury management systems (TMS).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or a similar ERP system preferred).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting