Treasury Specialist

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Treasury Specialist supports Treasury functions within the Treasury and Corporate Accounting group of the Business Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The role assists management and performs Treasury and banking functions, along with other projects as assigned. It requires accurate, timely work, effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and adherence to applicable accounting requirements, policies, procedures, and internal controls. The position supports ORNL’s mission and core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service, and promotes equal opportunity through a respectful workplace. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge and pass the required federal Tier 1 background investigation. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
At least five years of experience in a finance, accounting, or treasury-related role.
Ability to maintain work requirements and meet stringent daily deadlines with initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Excellent attention to detail and well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in applying accounting principles and UT-Battelle/Department of Energy policies and procedures.
Ability to learn the ORNL accounting system and other external business applications.
Strong interpersonal skills to support effective interactions with the team and a diverse internal and external client base.
Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge, including successful completion of the required federal Tier 1 background investigation.
Real ID-compliant identification is required for employment at ORNL.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
Experience with SAP and Sage/Peachtree software applications.
Experience delivering training, including preparing information or data and giving oral presentations.
Ability to address informational requests and special assignments.
Experience evaluating and implementing internal control procedures for cash and banking processes.

Responsibilities

Assist management with monitoring and assessing Treasury Services operations.
Reconcile and manage ACH and check payments.
Process and dispatch payment files to banking institutions.
Prepare bank reconciliations and reports for Treasury Services operations and reporting requirements.
Use the online banking system to make deposits and obtain daily activity reports.
Manage outstanding check processes.
Review and process ACH enrollments for internal and external vendors, including changes to existing bank information.
Provide guidance and assistance to Treasury and Corporate Accounting in evaluating, implementing, documenting, and monitoring internal controls, procedures, and processes.
Work effectively as a team member and provide customer service-oriented assistance.
Maintain commitment to organizational values and ethics.
Complete other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Keep the supervisor informed of Treasury issues that could affect successful or compliant operations.