Treasury Specialist

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

General Summary

The position will be responsible for Treasury Operations in supporting the Treasury Manager. Ensure accurate and timely analysis of daily reporting. Drive process improvement for treasury processes. Work with internal parties to ensure K-Sox compliance. Ability to continuously identify and apply process improvements that will be in line with company and financial institution standards. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) of cash management activities (Wires, ACH’s, controlled disbursements, tax payments, FX trades, cash positioning and pooling).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Priority One – 50%
Treasury responsibilities to include calculating a daily cash position, initiating internal and external transfers, ensuring compliance with investment policy, supporting banking relationships, and financial risk management.

Priority Two – 15%
Support implementation of new bank technologies, products and services

Priority Three – 15%
Reconciliation of accounts/programs

Priority Four – 15%
Trade Finance

Priority Five – 5%
Prepare journal entries

Day-to-Day Duties

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations
• Compile and organize data for the purpose of producing reports and ad hoc analysis
• Provide reporting & analysis of program results against historical, budgeted, forecasted and actual expenses
• Support implementation of new bank technologies, products and services with various financial institutions
• Prepare the daily cash plan
• Manage Trade Finance transactions and covenant compliance
• Prepare payments for all payment methods, securing all required substantiating documents. Review of new bank information
• Prepare the monthly journal entries for all bank transactions in compliance with K-Sox
• Prepare a monthly analysis of bank service charges and confirms they are in accordance with agreements
• Assist with the preparation of monthly cash reports for internal/external use
• Maintains/creates treasury files to be used for cash planning
• Perform special projects and various research tasks as requested

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience required

Job Requirement

• 5+ years Treasury experience
• Finance experience preferred
• SAP or equivalent ERP experience required
• CTP Certification preferred

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Strong knowledge of using Microsoft Excel and working
• Knowledge of other Microsoft applications
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Ideal candidate is driven by new challenges
• Well organized, strong team player and detail-oriented
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting or working at a computer
• Job demands may include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, problem solving, language, reasoning skills, oral communication, written communication, customer contact, ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees, multiple concurrent tasks, ability to work with constant interruptions, etc.
• Independent judgment is required to establish financial assumptions to analyze financial data and create reports. Understanding of general business practices to help with analysis of data collected. All actions are subject to several levels of review.
• Must be able to maintain focus and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions under time constraints.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Must be able to respond to challenges with poise and agility.
• Ability to handle competing priorities effectively and with composure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Care for People
• Chase Excellence Every Day
• Dare to Push Boundaries
• Empower People to Act
• Move Further Together
  
  

Pay Range

$77,105.26 ~$100,226.82

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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