Treasury Systems Administrator - Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.Primary PurposeSupports the Treasury Manager on all cash management and investment functions and operates within a framework of established policies and procedures. Plays a key role in daily cash positioning, daily investment and borrowings, and funding of operations. Supports Treasury technology and system implementations, new banking product and service negotiations and implementations, and various reporting and analytical projects. Further responsibilities include assisting entity personnel and accounting issues directly related to Treasury. Performs financial analysis and other analytical duties as assigned. Interfacing with various departments such as Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Grants Management, Legal and IT will be required as part of normal operations and new initiatives.Minimum SpecificationsEducation

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance with at least eighteen hours of accounting and/or finance courses.Experience

Minimum of six (6) years of cash management experience.

Must have experience in Treasury Operations, cash management, banking administration and investment concepts, practices, and methods.

Knowledge and training with treasury or finance applications including functional and system administration.

ERP Systems and/or communication technology protocol background required.

Analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, strategic thinking, and planning skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Understand how business processes interface with accounting policies and practices.

Ability to take initiative, collaborate and lead process changes and Treasury Operations initiatives.

Strong business acumen and ability to see the big picture.

Excellent communication (written/verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively interface with and influence internal/external contacts.

Excel and MS Office Skills including the use of advanced formulas and pivot tables.Equivalent Education and/or Experience

May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.Required Tests for Placement

Must be able to successfully pass an Excel test with a minimum score of 80%Skills or Special Abilities

Relevant qualifications in Business with a major or sub major in Finance and/or Accounting (or equivalent skills or knowledge), coupled with subject matter expertise.

Experience in treasury reporting roles (or equivalent of skill obtained through on the job training/experience).

Experience and/or Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Treasury Operations.

Investment management experience highly regarded.

Experience with Treasury Management Systems and/or similar financial accounting systems.

Technical financial skills are a plus.

Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information.

Ability to act and operate independently with daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to make complex simple in pursuit of clear deliverables.

Enjoys working in a team environment, engaging and down to earth approach.

An ownership mentality: willingness to roll up the sleeves and do what's necessary to meet team goals.Responsibilities

Responsible for the cash accounting's accurate and timely reporting of the hospital's general ledger (GL) as it relates to the cash transactions. Perform month end account reconciliations for Treasury Cash Ledger accounts. Compare General ledger to bank statements and investigate differences.

Support the finance organization with month end close activities.

Serves as backup for daily cash position; including funds transfers; liquidity management; short-term investing and borrowing, all as required.

Provide customer service for any inquiries received from the business in relation to the Treasury Reporting activities, maintain effective customer relationships, and raise any escalated issues with the Treasury leadership team on the complexity and type of issue.

Assists and supports Treasury projects as needed including any ad-hoc requests. Projects could include enhancement of current Cash Ledger ERP, issues RFPs for Treasury Management, Merchant Services, corporate Card or other Treasury Services, evaluate alternative depository solutions and create efficiencies within Treasury operations.

Responsible for translating business requirements into effective and efficient solutions.

Support further enhancements and implementation of the Cash Ledger ERP module and processes, including documenting system functions and cross functional processes. Develop and continually maintain and update Treasury Reporting training instructional material.

Ensure compliance to Treasury Management policies, procedures, and contractual commitments under financing, and proactively identify and raid non-compliant issue with Treasury leadership team.

Represent department on strategic project teams such as implementations/conversions/upgrades and business process changes. Initiates projects and sets timelines and expectations.

Liaise with internal business and IT groups in performing support activities, system configuration and enhancement requests. Assist Treasury Manager during managed upgrades or system enhancements.

Maintain and support direct connectivity with internal and external financial partners using your good knowledge of FTP/SFTP and web service to understand the integration between ERP and banking application.

Serves as the primary systems trainer for finance-managed applications including all bank portals and Cash ledger ERP systems. Lead trainings for treasury staff on system functionality and procedures.

Assist with design, development, implementation, and tests the Treasury Management system, including participation in system enhancements, upgrades, and new features.

Validates and maintains data, mapping rules, accounting rules, administrative configurations, user setup and process flow within Treasury systems.

Maintains and administers Treasury software packages/applications and third-party access portals, including administration and support, data loading and validation.

Supervise daily treasury system functionality, lead research and issue resolution.Job Accountabilities

Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.