Treasury Analyst

GGFOA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta Public Schools seeks a Treasury Analyst to handle specialized accounting, treasury operations, and financial analysis supporting the district's financial stability and stewardship of resources. This role coordinates banking transactions, reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, investment activities, and project finance oversight, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Preferred CPA or CTP certification with at least 3 years' related experience in governmental or public-sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration or related field.
• CPA or CTP preferred.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, treasury management, cash management, or financial analysis.
• Experience in governmental accounting, banking operations, investment analysis, or capital project financial management preferred.
• Experience in K-12 education or public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors banking transactions, deposits, inter-account transfers, electronic payments, wires and ACH activity, ensuring accuracy and control.
• Prepares and reconciles bank statements, cash accounts, and general ledger transactions; researches discrepancies and resolves items.
• Prepares journal entries, validates account coding, and supports month-end closing activities for treasury processes.
• Monitors daily cash balances, banking activity, and account transactions to support liquidity management.
• Coordinates banking relationships, manages bank account administration and user access, and reviews for potential fraud.
• Develops and analyzes short- and long-term cash flow forecasts and funding requirements.
• Prepares financial reports and analyses to support budgeting and decision-making.
• Evaluates investment opportunities and monitors portfolios per policies and regulations.
• Maintains debt schedules and coordinates debt service projections and payments.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements; supports system enhancements and cross-functional initiatives.
• On-site attendance during regular hours and availability to work as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Governmental accounting

Treasury management

Cash flow forecasting

Investment analysis

Internal controls

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

ERP systems (Oracle)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

TheTreasuryAnalystperformsspecializedaccounting,treasuryoperations,andfinancialanalysis functionstosupporttheDistrict'sfinancialstabilityandeffectivemanagementoffinancialresources. This positioncoordinates banking transactions, reconciliations, cash flow forecasting,investmentactivities,andfinancialmonitoringofcapitalprojects.TheTreasurySpecialistanalyzes financialdata,monitorsliquidityandfundingrequirements,andprovidesrecommendationsto supportinformeddecision-makingandlong-termfinancialplanning.Thispositionensuresaccuracy, accountability, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, District policies, andregulatory requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting,Finance,BusinessAdministration,orarelatedfieldrequired

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• CertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA)orCertifiedTreasuryProfessional(CTP)preferred

WORK EXPEREINCE:

• 3yearsofrelevantprofessionalexperienceinaccounting,finance,treasurymanagement, cashmanagement,orfinancialanalysis


• Experience in governmental accounting, banking operations, investment analysis, or capitalproject financial management preferred


• ExperienceinK-12educationorpublicsectorpreferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• KnowledgeofGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP),governmentalaccounting standards,andfinancialreportingpractices


• Understanding of treasury management principles, banking operations, cash management,and internal controls


• Knowledgeofcashflowforecasting,liquidityanalysis,andfinancialmodelingtechniques


• Understandingofinvestmentinstruments,investmentrisk,andapplicablepublic-sector investmentpoliciesandregulations


• Abilitytoprepare, reconcile,interpret, andanalyzecomplexfinancialdataand transactions


• Abilitytoevaluatefinancialtrends,identifypotentialrisks,anddevelopactionable recommendations


• Understandingofcapitalprojectbudgeting,expendituremonitoring,andlong-termfinancial planning


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis and reporting tools including ERP systems Oracle preferred


• Abilitytodevelopandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithfinancialinstitutions, internaldepartments,andexternalstakeholders


• Stronganalytical,organizational,problem-solving,andcritical-thinkingskills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet established deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail


• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,includingtheabilitytopresentcomplex financialinformationtononfinancialaudiences


• Abilitytodevelop,evaluate,andrecommendimprovementstofinancialprocesses, procedures,andinternalcontrols

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages and monitors banking transactions, including deposits, inter-account transfers,electronic payments, wire transfers, and automated clearing house (ACH) activity, ensuring accuracy,properdocumentation,andcompliancewithestablishedinternalcontrols


• Preparesandreconcilesbankstatements,cashaccounts,andgeneralledgertransactions, researchesdiscrepancies,andcoordinatestimelyresolutionofoutstandingitems


• Preparesjournalentries,validatesaccountcoding,andsupportsmonth-endclosingactivities toensureaccuraterecordingandreportingoftreasurytransactions


• Monitors daily cash balances, banking activity, and account transactions to support effective cash positioning, liquidity management, and financial oversight


• Coordinates banking relationships, manages bankaccountadministrationandauthorized useraccess,monitorsfeesandcollateralrequirements,andreviewstransactionsforpotential fraudulent activity


• Develops and analyzes short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts, evaluates revenue and expendituretrends,andidentifiespotentialliquidityrisksandfundingrequirements


• Prepares financial reports, dashboards, and analyses to communicate cash positions, revenue projections,fundingneeds,andfinancialtrendstosupportbudgetingandmanagement decision-making


• Evaluatesinvestmentopportunitiesinaccordancewithapplicablelaws,regulations,Board policies,andDistrictobjectives,consideringliquidity,risk,maturity,andanticipatedreturns


• Monitors investment portfolios, balances, maturities, earnings, andrelatedfees, and preparesanalyses and recommendations to support investment planning and financial reporting


• Maintainsandreconcilesdebtschedules,monitorsbondobligations,andcoordinatesdebt serviceprojectionsandscheduledprincipalandinterestpayments


• Monitors bond proceeds, investment earnings, anddebt serviceactivity,and coordinatesarbitragecompliancecalculations,requiredfilings,andcontinuingdisclosurereportingin accordancewithapplicable regulations and deadlines


• Monitors capital project budgets, expenditures, funding sources, and available balances, and develops cash flow projections to identify potential funding gaps and support long-term financial planning


• Analyzescapitalprojectfinancialactivity,budgetvariances,andexpendituretrends,collaborating with internal departments to reconcile financial information and evaluate funding requirements


• Prepares financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for management reporting, financial statements, regulatory compliance, and internal and external audits


• Monitors property tax collections against budgeted revenues and reconciles related financial activitytoensureaccurateaccountingandreporting


• Evaluatestreasuryoperations,financialprocesses,andinternalcontrols,identifiespotentialrisks, and recommends improvements to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and compliance


• Supportsfinancialsystemenhancements,specialprojects,andcross-functionalinitiatives while providing technicalguidance on treasury-related accounting and financial analysis


• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed


• Performsotherdutiesasassignedbytheappropriateadministratorortheirrepresentative

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Vision:Abilitytoreadsmallprintandviewacomputerscreenforprolongedperiods


• Hearing:Abilitytotolerateexposuretonoisyconditions


• Speech:Abilitytobeunderstoodinface-to-facecommunications,tospeakwithalevelof proficiencyandvolumetobeunderstoodoveratelephoneorcomputer


• Upper Body Mobility:Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects;manipulate fingers,twistandbendatwristandelbow;extendarmstoreachoutwardand upward;usehandsandarmstoliftobjects;turn,raise,andlowerhead


• Strength:Abilitytolift,push,pulland/orcarryobjectswhichweighasmuchas5ormore poundsonafrequentbasis.Incumbentmayberequiredtophysicallyrestrainparties involved in a conflict


• Environmental Requirements:Abilitytoencounterconstantworkinterruptions; workcooperativelywithothers;workindependently;workindoors


• Mental Requirements:Abilitytoread, write, understand, interpretandapplyinformationata moderatelycomplexlevelessentialforsuccessfuljobperformance;mathskillsatahigh schoolproficiencylevel;judgementandtheabilitytoprocessinformationquickly;learn quicklyandfollowverbalproceduresandstandards;giveverbalinstruction;ranktasksinorder of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress


• AdditionalWorkConditions&PhysicalAbilities: N/A

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

COMPENSATION

Salary Grade: 131
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 252 days (Annual)