Treasury Specialist

Position Description

The Anoka County Finance department’s mission is Enriching our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity. We are seeking a Treasury Specialist to join our Treasury Compliance team. This position supports the County’s Treasury Compliance function by ensuring operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective financial practices across assigned focus areas. Responsibilities include maintaining reliable systems and processes, managing key vendor and service relationships, and providing clear communication and guidance on Treasury related changes. The role also contributes to organizational decision making through analysis, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position, with flexibility to work hybrid after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. First interviews will take place at the Anoka County Government Center on May 11th and 12th.  Second interviews will be held on May 15th for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480 to $90,230 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• After successful completion of a six-month probationary period, this position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and most days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Treasury Specialist.

• Ensure adherence to Treasury related industry standards and regulatory requirements, including banking rules, PCI, NACHA, electronic payments, and pCard program guidelines.
• Oversight and administration of the county pCard program.
• Assist with management of credit cards, credit card machines, and cash receipting relationships, including voids/refunds, chargebacks, and troubleshooting with departments/vendors.
• Communicate updates to Treasury procedures and payment requirements and assist in providing training to departments to support understanding and compliance.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls that safeguard Treasury activities and ensure compliance with required banking, payment processing, and pCard standards.
• Help maintain Treasury systems and platforms used for banking, electronic payments, and pCard administration, including assisting with deployments, implementations, updates, and user support.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating Treasury vendors and services, including banking partners, payment processors, and pCard providers, by gathering information, analyzing fees, and supporting due diligence.
• Support cash flow and liquidity activities by validating deposits, monitoring balances, and contributing to monthly or periodic analysis.
• Participate in vendor and banking reviews by preparing materials, evaluating service levels and fees, and helping identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare or assist in developing reports related to Treasury or Treasury Compliance operations, such as cash flow, electronic payments, fee analysis, pCard activity, and compliance documentation.
• Support communication efforts related to changes in banking processes, electronic payments, or pCard requirements, tailoring information to impacted service areas.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field.
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in accounting, business, finance, banking, or other closely related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Possess Certified Treasury Professional.
• Knowledge of PCI-DSS, NACHA compliance, online payment portal administration and electronic banking.
• Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission - Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism - we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO