Treasury Specialist

Requisition Id 17283

Overview:

We are seeking a Treasury Specialist who will focus on supporting Treasury functions within the Business Services Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The incumbent will assist management and will perform various critical Treasury and Banking functions. Responsibilities will also include other projects as assigned. This position resides in the Treasury and Corporate Accounting group in Business Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists management with the monitoring and assessment of Treasury Services operations.
• Performs reconciliation and management of ACH and check payments.
• Processes and dispatches payment files to banking institution.
• Prepares various bank reconciliations and reports in support of Treasury Services operations and reporting requirements.
• Works within the online banking system to make deposits and obtain daily activity reports
• Manages outstanding check processes.
• Reviews and processes ACH enrollments for both internal and external vendors including changes to existing bank information.
• Provides professional guidance and assistance to Treasury and Corporate Accounting in evaluating, implementing, documenting, and monitoring effective internal controls, procedures, and processes.
• Effectively works as a member of a team, maintains a positive and willing attitude, and performs in a customer service-oriented manner.
• Maintains strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of five years of experience in finance, accounting, or treasury related role.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to responsibly maintain work requirements and meet stringent deadlines on a daily basis, applying self-initiative and capability for working in an autonomous and independent manner with minimum direction.
• Excellent attention to detail and well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Requires proficiency in applying accounting principles, and UT Battelle /Department of Energy (DOE) policies and procedures.
• Ability to become familiar with the ORNL accounting system and other external business applications in order to proficiently perform responsible tasks is required.
• Position requires superior human relation skills that promote effective and positive interactions with the team and a diverse client base, both internal and external to ORNL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems, policies, and procedures is desired.
• Experience with SAP and Sage/Peachtree software applications.
• Experience with delivering training including the preparation of information and/or data and providing oral presentations.
• Ability to address informational requests and other special assignments.
• Experience in the evaluation and implementation of internal control procedures for cash and banking processes is preferred.

Measures of Effectiveness:

• Successfully performs assigned responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner.
• Successfully completes special projects as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Proficient use of UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Works effectively with others, both internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Effective and efficient resolution of problems and/or issues that arise.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any Treasury issues that arise which may have an impact on successful and/or compliant operations

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.