Treasury Accountant

Career Guide

A Treasury Accountant manages an organization’s cash activity and short term liquidity. They track bank balances, record cash transactions, support payments and funding, and help reduce financial risk through accurate reporting and strong controls.

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Key Responsibilities

Monitor daily cash positions across bank accounts
Prepare cash forecasts with input from finance and operations
Reconcile bank accounts and resolve variances
Record cash receipts and cash disbursements in the general ledger
Support payment processing and approval workflows
Maintain bank account documentation and signatory records
Assist with debt tracking and interest expense entries
Support hedge and foreign currency activity reporting where applicable
Prepare treasury reports for finance leaders
Strengthen controls for cash handling and bank access
Support month end close tasks related to cash and treasury activity
Coordinate with banks on service requests and issue resolution

Top Skills for Success

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Spreadsheet Skills

Bank Reconciliations

Cash Forecasting

General Ledger Accounting

Month End Close

Internal Controls

Treasury Reporting

Payment Processing

ERP Systems

Banking Portals

Foreign Currency Accounting

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Treasury Accountant

Treasury Analyst Treasury Manager Accounting Manager Financial Reporting Analyst

Transition Opportunities

FP and A Analyst

Corporate Finance Analyst Internal Auditor Risk Analyst Financial Systems Analyst

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Cash ForecastingTreasury Management SystemsForeign Currency AccountingDebt AccountingHedge AccountingProcess Improvement

Development SuggestionsBuild a repeatable cash forecast model, learn one treasury management system through hands on practice, and deepen exposure to debt and foreign currency activity by partnering with the treasury lead during month end and quarter end cycles.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 60,000 to 75,000

Mid LevelUSD 75,000 to 95,000

Senior LevelUSD 95,000 to 125,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring is supported by ongoing needs for cash visibility, stronger controls, and improved forecasting, especially in companies with complex banking and global operations.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoCitiGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyGeneral ElectricBoeingPfizerJohnson and JohnsonAmazonWalmart

Industry Sectors

BankingInsuranceManufacturingRetailHealthcareTechnologyEnergyTelecommunicationsTransportationConsumer Goods

Recommended Next Steps

Create a sample weekly cash forecast and variance analysis using recent bank and ledger data

Strengthen reconciliation speed and accuracy by documenting a standard process and checklist

Learn core payment workflows including approvals, bank file formats, and exception handling

Ask to own one recurring treasury report and present it to finance stakeholders

Review internal control best practices for bank access, payments, and cash posting

Add a treasury focused credential such as CTP if you plan to move into treasury management