Treasury Analyst at The Scion Group in Chicago, IL

Summary: The Scion Group is a leader in student living, seeking a motivated Treasury Analyst to support daily cash and banking operations. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to build a strong foundation in treasury within a U.S.-based real estate platform. Responsibilities: - Daily monitoring of cash balances across a large number of U.S. bank accounts - Prepare daily and weekly cash position reports using established templates - Support short-term cash forecasting through data gathering and basic variance analysis - Identify and flag unusual or unexpected cash activity for review - Assist with bank account openings, closures, and ongoing maintenance - Maintain accurate bank account inventories, documentation, and signatory records - Support user access administration and periodic entitlement reviews - Prepare standard cash and banking reports for treasury and finance leadership - Support Accounting teams with bank reconciliations and research reconciling items - Assist in resolving bank errors, posting issues, and cash discrepancies - Perform routine activities within online banking platforms and treasury system (after implementation) - Support testing of system changes, banking updates, and process enhancements - Follow established treasury controls and procedures - Assist with audit documentation and evidence gathering - Participate in treasury-related projects and process improvement initiatives - Understand real estate joint venture structures and process to fund cash shortfalls - Assist with treasury system implementation Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field - 1–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, banking, or a related role - Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn - Basic to intermediate Excel skills - Ability to follow processes, meet deadlines, and manage routine tasks accurately Required Skills: Cash management, Bank account maintenance, Cash forecasting, Variance analysis, Bank reconciliations, Excel, Willingness to learn