Wright State University · 1 week ago
Staff Accountant, Treasury
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expWright State University is seeking a Staff Accountant – Treasury responsible for advanced accounting and treasury functions that support the University's financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing complex accounting activities, financial reporting, tax filings, and audit support, while serving as a subject-matter expert for treasury systems and processes.
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Responsibilities
Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and related account maintenance to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records
Perform a variety of accounting functions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and University policies
Compile data and independently prepare monthly sales tax returns and kilowatt tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
Assist with specialized accounting assignments, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity and reports
Support annual audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries related to accounting and treasury operations
Ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls are maintained to support compliance, audit readiness, and financial transparency
Independently manage and review daily electronic payment activity, including ACH and e-check transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper authorization prior to submission to banking partners
Authorize and release ACH and wire transfer transactions within established approval levels, applying accounting judgment and internal control principles to safeguard University funds
Analyze and resolve ACH returns, rejected transactions, and direct deposit issues, exercising independent judgment to determine corrective actions and coordinating with departments and financial institutions as needed
Maintain and update banking and ACH routing information, ensuring adherence to treasury controls and verifying accuracy prior to use in financial systems
Monitor daily banking activity and cash balances, evaluate exceptions or unusual transactions, and conduct research to verify legitimacy and address potential risks
Support with the analysis of daily and projected cash positions to support short-term liquidity planning and operational decision-making as well as the coordination of timing of significant disbursements and deposits to ensure sufficient liquidity and efficient cash utilization
Serve as a treasury subject-matter expert for Banner, TouchNet, and banking platforms, supporting troubleshooting, testing, and implementation of process improvements
Review, reconcile, and settle marketplace refund and payment activity (TouchNet), ensuring financial integrity and proper recording within the general ledger
Serve as a primary operational liaison with external banking partners for treasury-related matters, including issue resolution, service coordination, and service optimization
Maintain, monitor, and enhance treasury-specific internal controls related to cash management, electronic payments, banking access, and fraud prevention
Perform periodic reviews of payment authority levels, user access, and segregation of duties within treasury and banking systems
Support treasury-related audit activities, including bank confirmations, compliance documentation, and follow-up on findings or recommendations
Assist with treasury compliance activities related to tax reporting, regulatory requirements, and University financial policies
Participate in fraud prevention and investigation efforts by monitoring trends, reviewing exceptions, and recommending control enhancements
Develop, maintain, and update treasury-related procedures and documentation to promote consistency, continuity, and compliance
Provide guidance and training to campus partners on treasury-related processes, controls, and best practices
Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to payment systems, revenue collection, or financial process improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or closely related field with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience in accounting or finance. OR Associate's Degree and 7 years of accounting/finance experience. OR 10 or more years accounting/finance experience in lieu of degree
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Budget management experience
Thorough knowledge and skills to utilize current office equipment and a variety of complex software packages
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain accurate records
Preferred
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of accounting/finance work experience
Knowledge of banking operations, treasury management and tax compliance issues
Experience with Banner, the university ERP system
Proven ability to prioritize multiple complex tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Company
Wright State University
Wright State University is a public research university located in Fairborn, OH
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.86MKey Investors
Ohio Department of Higher EducationAES Ohio FoundationNational Security Agency
2025-04-01Grant· $0.18M
2024-01-30Grant· $0.07M
2023-07-06Grant· $0.7M
Leadership Team
Amy Elston
Assistant Director in the Office of Partnerships and Field Experiences
Bruce Mackh
Vice Provost of Assessment and Chief Accreditation Officer
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