Senior Cash Analyst

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation.  For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.”  JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About the Job

The role of the Senior Cash Analyst is to oversee the day-to-day cash management including processing, reviewing, and reporting on all cash activity and be the subject matter expert for team members. This includes, but not limited to, training and developing both US and offshore team members on processes and best practices, maintaining relationships with banking institutions, actively searching for optimal cash management strategies, ensuring internal and external payments are processed timely and accurately, maintaining proper records and documentation on inbound receipts and outbound disbursements, and collaborating with cross departmental groups to troubleshoot any discrepancies in Workday.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Cash Management and Forecasting

• Monitor, analyze, and forecast daily cash positions to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and capital needs.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in treasury functions and help implement best practices to optimize cash management.

Banking Relationships and Account Management

• Act as the main contact for day-to-day interactions with multiple banking institutions, including account setup/closures, account maintenance, fee monitoring, and resolving banking issues.

• Download daily bank activity files.

Transaction Processing and Reconciliation

• Process wire, ACH, and check disbursements related to vendor invoices, intercompany reimbursements, intercompany billbacks, and other ad-hoc activity in external banking sites and internal Workday integration.

• Review weekly open AP submissions by both the AP and project accounting team for payment and process disbursement.

• Receive, log, and prepare any received checks for bank deposit.

• Process voided checks, stop payments on lost checks, payment returns, invoice reversals, and workflow restarts.

Vendor Payment Management

• Research any vendor payments, bank errors, wire transfers, and other transactions as needed.

• Collaborate with and oversee offshore personnel to ensure payment processing on Workday is completed accurately, and review transactions for disbursement.

Interdepartmental Support

• Assist other departments (e.g., project accounting, corporate accounting) with month-end and ad-hoc information requests as needed.

Non-essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.

• 1-3 years of treasury, cash management, or related work experience.

• Passion and desire to have a career in the Real Estate industry.

• Prior Real Estate experience or understanding, specifically multifamily, a plus, but not required.

• Experience working with multiple banking institutions is highly desirable.

• Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Workday FIN a plus.

• Proactively evaluate automation of existing manual processes.

• Ability to interact directly with supervisor and regional teams.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external individuals and teams across all levels of the organization.

Why work for us?
 

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity.  Our stated purpose is to:

• Transform Building

• Enhance Communities

• Improve Lives

 

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth.  As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company

• Comprehensive training and development

• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization

• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder

• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years

• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023

• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program

• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)

• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Tuition Assistance

• Phone Reimbursement

• Associate Referral Bonuses