Treasury Analyst Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

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We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Treasury Analyst (Hybrid) on our Finance team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role performs treasury accounting, cash management, liquidity forecasting, and financial analysis responsibilities to help optimize the company’s financial operations. This role drives investment reporting and analysis, identifies and implements treasury process improvements and automation, and serves as a key partner to internal stakeholders on treasury-related inquiries.

Financial Accounting and Analysis

- Assist with monthly/annual financial close process and analysis related to treasury activities, investment reporting and cash activity.
- Prepare and analyze daily and monthly investment reporting for senior management, including review of activity, trends, and variances.
- Perform financial analysis of treasury reports and data; prepare clear, actionable summaries and insights for management.
- Assist in the development, review, and documentation of treasury accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow and investment-related components.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting through adherence to established methodologies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Treasury & Cash Management

- Assist with daily cash management and banking activities, including account maintenance and bank relationship support.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze cash forecasts to support short-term liquidity needs and long-term financial planning.
- Review and initiate wire and ACH payments in accordance with internal controls and authorization thresholds.
- Process and authorize payroll, business tax, and sales tax payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Analyze bank fees and service charges; identify cost-reduction opportunities and provide recommendations to optimize banking services and fee structures.
- Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes; recommend and implement automation and efficiency-enhancing solutions.
- Support treasury technology initiatives and continuous process enhancements.
- Provide back-up coverage for treasury accounting and cash management functions as needed.

Accounting Operations

- Analyze financial trends, including revenue and expense variances, using consistent methodologies and reporting standards.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Stay current on accounting standards, treasury practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly Paymentech credit card activity for multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and completeness against supporting systems and reports.
- Research and evaluate accounting and treasury best practices and recommend improvements where appropriate.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- CPA and/or CTP certification highly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive corporate accounting and/or treasury experience required
- Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools required. Experience with platforms such as Oracle Hyperion, SmartView/Essbase, Blackline, Lawson, or comparable platforms preferred
- Experience with cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking operations preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Access a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and translate findings into actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Sound judgment and ability to apply company policies and established procedures to resolve routine and moderately complex issues
- High level of professionalism, business acumen, and analytical thinking

LOCATION

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $87,394-$115,797. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

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