Treasury Assistant

MD - Rockville

27909BR

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job Summary
Westat has an immediate opening for a Treasury Assistant in the Accounting Department reporting to our Treasury Cash Management Analyst. The candidate will manage and support various aspects of transactions processing and recording, and corporate asset reporting. The role involves close coordination with various internal departments to provide overall support for financial operations.

At Westat, we embrace flexible work arrangements that empower our team to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Employees are expected to work on-site at least four days each month. Our core business hours are from 10 AM to 3 PM ET, providing a consistent framework for collaboration. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that values flexibility and work-life balance. Please note our corporate headquarters will be moving from Rockville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland in late 2025.

Job Responsibilities
* Process and reconcile daily bank transactions.
* Monitor and report on treasury activities.
* Record transactions to support the preparation of financial statements.
* Prepare and maintain accurate transaction records.
* Assist in cash flow management and forecasting.
* Monitor department central inbox, researching inquiries, and escalating issues as needed.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Basic Qualifications
* Typically requires a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Basic to Intermediate MS Excel skills such as pivot tables, filters, and sorts to work with large data sets performing analysis and monthly manual spreadsheet report in support of monthly invoice.

Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of accounting principles and cash management.
* Experience with financial reporting systems, Deltek Costpoint.

Other Required Qualifications
* Demonstrated communication skills.
* Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.
* Organization skills, including time management ability.
* Detail oriented.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
• Sick Leave (10 days per year)
• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Career Area

Administrative

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is 47.9-55K and will be commensurate with experience.

Bonus Eligibility

No