Cash Operations Specialist

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

The Cash Operations Specialist will be an integral part of global cash operations supporting the manager and team members on a variety of projects and initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Verify and release check and ACH Positive Pay exception daily

• Process Global/US payments including vendors, consultants, employee reimbursements, manual check requests, employee expense advances and any special handling payments (via check, Coupa Pay, ACH, Wire and electronic file delivery)

• Review and identify client ACH/Wire payments using High Radius software daily

• Maintain relationship with bank’s client service associate

• Monitoring bank account balances for weekly cash operations

• General support to regional finance teams, including preparation of ad hoc reports, year-end audit documents

• Lead the firm’s cash receipts quarterly team meeting

• Full cycle of month-end processes including bank statements filing, month-end entries and account reconciliation

• Provide assistance in documenting policies, procedures and controls

• Backup and assist cash operations team members as needed

• Liaison for Global/US entities ensuring cash operations processes operate smoothly, recommending process improvements, resolving the escalation of issues and payment inquiries, and collaborating with colleagues on special projects that support the business

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field with 2 to 3 years of experience in the job offered or related accounting role

• Knowledge in Global or multi-currency accounting. Corporate banking systems including Kyriba Treasury Management System, CashPro, HSBCnet, JPMorgan, as well as international multilingual banking platforms

• Familiarity with F/X analysis and trading

• Strong knowledge in processing multi-currency Wires, EFD, & ACH payments using various banking platforms

• In-Depth knowledge of reconciling bank accounts and general ledger accounts

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and able to prioritize tasks

• Able to think critically and solve problems efficiently

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

**If this position is located in Oakland, CA, the base salary will be estimated between $70k-$75k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

**If this position is located in Denver, CO, the base salary will be estimated between $55k-$65k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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