A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

  Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 

  Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 

  Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

  Opportunities in Tech - Don’t wait for the future, shape it.

  Benefits - We care about your well being.

Agency Description

The mission of the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) is to safeguard City funds, serve as the disbursement agent for all City-related payments, and invest those funds that are in excess of the amount needed to meet daily cash requirements in accordance with the City’s investment policy. The CTO works to improve and maintain the City’s credit ratings.

The Senior Bank Administrator will assist in the implementation and on-going management of City’s bank accounts and banking structure.  Responsibilities will include oversight of data and transactional information entered or uploaded into banking portals and the Treasury workstation as well as the creation of various reports.  The position also requires coordination with multiple city departments to ensure cross-functional cohesion. Task includes interpreting assignments, accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures in order to carry out the daily business objectives of the City Treasure’s Office. Work is performed with considerable independence, but subject to review by a professional superior for program effectiveness and conformance with established goals, objectives and policies.

Essential Functions

• Develops, recommends, interprets, and ensures compliance with City of Philadelphia and City Treasurer’s Office policies and procedures.
• Provides consultation and direction to internal City of Philadelphia departments related to accounting and treasury operations activities.
• Provides project supervision and reviews work to ensure compliance with financial plans and specifications.
• Represents the City Treasurer's office in designated forums and meetings.
• Researches and applies relevant procedures, laws and analyzes facts, precedents, reports, finances, etc.
• Communicates clearly and authoritatively, orally and in writing. Exercises discretion, and independent judgment.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamlines work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Develops, prepares and reviews reports.
• Operates a personal computer utilizing programs included in Microsoft Office and various City specific operating systems functions and systems software, including treasury management software.
• Maintains an overall perspective and thinks analytically.
• Assists in managing and maintaining City’s banking infrastructure, including bank and brokerage relationships.
• Supports treasury banking, cash management and accounting operations and helps develop strategies to maximize efficiencies, safeguard assets and minimize costs.
• Completes documentation for new and existing bank and custody accounts; prepares correspondence and proposals directed to and for cash management.
• Recommends and implements improvements to current cash management processes.
• Acts as System Administrator on various on-line bank systems.
• Identifies cost-saving and profit maximizing opportunities related to treasury.
• Assists in defining bank and accounting architecture and data population in new treasury management system.
• Understands and manages appropriate procedures and processes around month-end and quarter-close activity.
• Provides backup and support to Treasury Cash Manager and Treasury Accounting Manager.
• Assists with CTO Requests for Information (RFI’s) and Requests for Proposal (RFP’s), including initial drafting and compliance with City contracting requirements, for a variety of financial and investment services; organize, summarize and report out on responses.
• Assists with project assignments and financial reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Five years of experience in treasury operations.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all bank products and services.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards and regulations. 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Experience with accounting software, on-line bank systems and treasury workstations. Must have mastery of financial spreadsheet applications and the ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Must be able to use professional judgment to ensure financial position and results of financial transactions meet Treasury Operations objectives.
• Ability to gather, arrange, compile, interpret, analyze, summarize and evaluate information and data to formulate conclusions and recommended actions.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels.
• A high level of client service and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively throughout the City and to represent the City positively when interacting outside City government.
• Knowledge of the use of various types of office equipment such as multi-line phones, printers and scanners.
• Must be a self-starter and detail oriented.  Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task and maintain well-organized electronic files

Please submit a cover letter, resume and reference list with your application. Applications without all documents will not be considered.

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available 

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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