Treasury Analyst

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team Chattanooga , a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College Our Organization 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including: Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management. Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library. Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives. Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead. Why Choose Chattanooga? The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing: Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff. Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible. Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. . Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization. The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away. Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast. Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River. Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges. In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets. Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field with two (2) years equivalent experience/training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products; analytical principles and processes; understanding of automated financial software applications; mathematical concepts; applicable terminology in assigned areas of responsibility; governmental accounting principles; financial report preparation methods; applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations; financial control and monitoring practices and procedures and financial reporting requirements.
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications; preparing a variety of financial statements, reports and related documents; reviewing and analyzing financial information for completeness and accuracy; interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; preparing and analyzing budget documents and information; reconciling fiscal accounts; analyzing financial information and making sound recommendations based on findings; strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, coordinate, reconcile and validate a wide variety of cash related financial data to guide the treasury's management in ensuring adequate cash flow and determine availability of funds for investment in compliance with City's cash management and investment policy.
• Prepare financial projections and conduct related forecasting for future investment and departmental needs.
• Review and monitor prior and current property tax collections to assist the Treasurer in analyzing current and historical collection trends. Track these collections against budgeted amounts in the City accounting system.
• Manage the accounts receivable system, ensuring that all bank deposits have been accounted for in the accounts receivable system. This includes verifying that departments' billing to customers are processed timely and invoices are created in the account receivable system accurately. Continue to train departments on creating invoices. Upon receiving funds, prepare receipts against outstanding invoices.
• Train treasury staff on preparing receipts, track outstanding invoices, set up Bill-To customers, and reconcile entries to the general ledger.
• Maintain the City's investment portfolio in the online system (Sympro). This includes but not limited to recording new purchases, calls, maturities, and coupon interests. Also, process the interface entry to the general ledger. Reconcile the investment list to the general ledger to ensure that all transactions are posted to the appropriate funds in the accounting system.
• Provide analysis and reconciliation of business license and permits billings and collections. Including the verification of the daily upload to the General Ledger from the business license system and reconciling the business license daily deposits.
• Prepare, review, analyze and submit a variety of complex and/or special reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, sales tax reports and/or statements to and from internal departments and external agencies.
• Assist in the development and submission of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(ACFR)-related information.
• Assist in preparation of budget-related information.
• Serve as back up to the Tax Manager.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, committees and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level