Treasury Specialist

Kia Georgia, Inc.; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Cash & Treasury Analyst to manage daily cash, support month-end close, and maintain bank relations in a manufacturing context. Responsibilities include cash forecasting, ACH/check/wire processing, and overseeing SAP-based close activities.

The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience with strong Excel/PowerPoint/Word skills and familiarity with treasury functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of progressive experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to comprehend divisional policies and procedures and perform day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s cash including daily cashflow review and bank account management.
• Conduct month-end close activities (pre-close, SAP close, GL review) and reporting.
• Perform payment runs and ACH/check/wire processing; maintain bank relations.
• Evaluate financial risks, including foreign exchange risk when trading; liaise with banks.
• Review Letters of Credit; ensure accuracy of customer/vendor setups and fraud prevention.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Independent work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Treasury

Job description

Responsible for managing the company’s cash, provide support for the Finance Division with month-end close and reporting activities. Responsibilities include daily cashflow review, completing month-end close activities (pre-close, SAP system close and general ledger review), conducting payment runs, exchange trading funds and upkeep of bank relations.

Job description:

General Summary

Responsible for managing the company’s cash, provide support for the Finance Division with month-end close and reporting activities. Responsibilities include daily cashflow review, completing month-end close activities (pre-close, SAP system close and general ledger review), conducting payment runs, exchange trading funds and upkeep of bank relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s cash, including cash forecasting and bank account management. This includes conducting a daily bank reconciliation, payment preparation and processing of ACH, check and wire.
• Evaluate financial risks, including foreign exchange risk when trading. Initiate trade with multiple banks and submit for approval.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including negotiating banking services and fees.
• Review Letters of Credit by working with banks and the internal Sales and Legal Departments.
  Review Customer and Vendor Setups for accuracy and fraud prevention.
• Perform other duties, ad hoc reporting and training as assigned.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, along with one (1) to two (2) years of progressive experience in the Accounting field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with general divisional policies and procedures in conducting day-to-day accounting and administrative responsibilities.
  Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in both exercising company decisions and carrying out essential job duties that affect efficient business operations and its objectives, policies, practices, and conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Experience with Treasury preferred.