Treasury Analyst

Job Description

This role serves as a trusted problem-solver and partner across teams, working through payment exceptions, researching discrepancies, and ensuring transactions were executed accurately. The position is responsible for resolving payment and accounting-related issues across treasury operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and strong risk controls. Key responsibilities include conducting payment and accounting research, investigating discrepancies, monitoring and decisioning positive pay exceptions, and processing payment returns with supporting accounting entries. This role also manages bank account services and signer maintenance, while partnering with the compliance team to support fraud detection and recovery efforts.

This position will also serve as backup support for core treasury operations, including executing wires and EFT payments, monitoring daily cash positions, and assisting with short-term cash planning.

Success in this role will require attention to detail, clear and accurate communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners. This role will offer the opportunity to work on treasury functions which touch all parts of the Ameritas enterprise.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Investigate and resolve payment and accounting discrepancies, including ACH, wire activity, returns, and other treasury transactions.
• Perform positive pay monitoring and exception decisioning to mitigate fraud risk and ensure adherence to controls.
• Process payment returns and complete associated accounting entries accurately and timely.
• Manage bank account services, including account maintenance and signer updates.
• Partner with compliance to identify, escalate, and support fraud recovery efforts.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the integrity and accuracy of all treasury-related activities.
• Provide responsive support to internal and external stakeholders by researching and resolving payment-related inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation within treasury operations.
• Prioritize daily work to meet intraday deadlines and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support backup treasury activities as needed, including payment execution and basic cash positioning.
• Adhere to a consistent approach to ensure that controls are in place to maintain the financial integrity of the company.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-3 years of related experience in treasury, accounting, banking, or finance required.
• Previous treasury specific experience strongly desired.
• Banking industry knowledge or experience is desired.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:
Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.
For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.