Treasury Analyst in Columbia, South Carolina at Columbia Housing Authority

Hiring Range: $45,300 – $61,100

Columbia Housing (CH) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Treasury Analyst to join our Finance team. This position plays an important role in safeguarding CH's financial assets and supporting the agency's daily treasury, banking, cash management, and financial operations.

The Treasury Analyst is responsible for managing Columbia Housing's daily treasury and cash management activities. This position oversees banking transactions, cash receipts and disbursements, bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, electronic payments, fund transfers, payroll-related banking transactions, and treasury reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Housing Choice Voucher, Property Management, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, and external financial institutions to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.

The Treasury Analyst will:

• Review and monitor daily activity for operating, grant, escrow, investment, and restricted cash accounts.
• Record cash receipts, disbursements, ACH transactions, EFTs, wire transfers, checks, bank fees, interest earnings, payroll transactions, and related journal entries.
• Process authorized wire transfers, ACH payments, interfund transfers, and other electronic banking transactions.
• Reconcile daily banking activity to the general ledger and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Research and resolve banking and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Monitor daily cash balances and prepare cash position reports to support Housing Assistance Payments (HAP), payroll, accounts payable, debt service, capital projects, and other operational needs.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and treasury analysis.
• Administer electronic banking functions, including Positive Pay, ACH filters, wire transfer controls, and banking user access.
• Monitor returned payments, rejected transactions, stop payments, returned checks, and other unusual banking activity.
• Assist with HUD cash management activities, including eLOCCS draws, grant reimbursements, funding availability, and cash receipts, as assigned.
• Download payroll files from ADP, upload payroll entries into the financial management system, and record related payroll transactions.
• Process monthly and mid-month HAP check runs and assist with bi-weekly accounts payable check runs.
• Prepare and transmit Positive Pay files.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, annual audits, HUD reporting, SEFA preparation, annual financial statements, and other required reporting.
• Prepare and distribute annual IRS Form 1099s to vendors.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation for treasury and banking transactions.
• Assist auditors, HUD reviewers, and consultants with requested schedules and documentation.
• Support compliance with HUD requirements, GASB standards, GAAP, CH policies, and established internal controls.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of accounting, banking, cash management, and reconciliation practices.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental financial reporting requirements, auditing principles, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal departments, financial institutions, vendors, auditors, and government representatives.
• A strong commitment to accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, or a related field is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Columbia Housing offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Annual and sick leave accrual
• 13 paid holidays
• FREE gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative work schedule options, including a four-day workweek, when applicable
• Apprenticeship opportunities, when applicable

If you are an accounting or finance professional who values accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and public service, we encourage you to apply and explore an opportunity to build your career with Columbia Housing.

Columbia Housing is a Section 3 Compliant Employer.

Columbia Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, or veteran status.