Treasury Operations AnalystJob DescriptionAs a Treasury Operations Analyst you will be responsible for the day to day and short-term cash needs of the companies assigned to you, including payment processing, short term cash forecasting, and the analysis supporting money market decision-making. As part of this role, you will also assist in SOX compliance documentation, and maintenance of the company’s debt and financing records and accounting.
Manage and monitor daily cash processing
Review all cash management transactions for accuracy and appropriateness
Identify and resolve issues related to cash or cash transactions with internal partners or bank service providers as appropriate
Prepare daily cash position reporting and assist Money Desk analyst with cash forecasting
Maintain 30 day rolling cash forecast for each entity; update daily liquidity forecast and perform analysis on key variances from prior projections
Support daily cash management transactions by initiating all electronic payments through the cash management system and setting cash position for multiple companies
Day to day contact with banks and affiliates for operational issues, or transaction investigation and resolution of inquiries regarding transactions
Seek to ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrate an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats
Initiate ACH, Wire, and other irregular payments, ensuring transactions or processes are executed correctly and are compliant with internal policies and controls
Monitor ACH Debit transactions and exceptions
Prepare and execute timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/yearly closes for deal (debt, investment, other financing) accounting
Support Treasury Department on various projects or requirements as necessary
Cross-train for various internal roles within the department, and provide back-up coverage for those roles as needed
Develop and maintain cash dashboards that highlight any irregularities or concerns in working capital balances or cash flows
May need to remain on call during key business transactions when wire transfers are time sensitive
Prepare timely and accurate month-end and year-end support files for annual audits
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
4 year degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent, required
Will consider new grads or early career candidates
Strong PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint), required
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation a plus
Experience in treasury, financial analysis, accounting, or equivalent a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks and to meet rigorous daily deadlines
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with others within and outside the organization
This job description provides a high-level review of preferred qualifications, and the types of work performed.Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.Job Identification: 9635Job Category: FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeCompany: Southern Company Services