Funding Specialist

FUNCTION: The Funding Specialist maintains and analyzes activity related to client funding. Performs research and analysis using a variety of sources, including extracting data from systems, contacting clients and working with the related business unit client account representatives to determine differences between funds requested and funds received. This position is responsible for maintaining high levels of quality and productivity.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Monitors and performs duties to enable proper flow of customer related funds by:
  
  
  
  • Performing analysis and research to resolve funding exceptions.
  • Contacts client and/or business unit client account representatives, as needed, to help resolve funding differences.
  • Continuously reviews existing processes and recommends changes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  
  
  
  
• Assists other team members, as needed, with daily reconciliations of U.S. and foreign currency operating accounts, bills payables matrices, accounts receivable, customer specific accounts, etc.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with co-workers and resources both internal and external to department.
• Communicates and collaborates with resources to achieve optimal support of operating divisions, resolve issues, and recognizing achievements through frequent and regular feedback.
• Ensures that procedures are developed and maintained for all assigned departmental tasks.
• Keeps the manager informed of any significant variances to standard departmental procedures and practices, including delays in resolving problems.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned including, but not limited to, supporting the design and testing of application and process changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates a positive outlook and desire to work in a team environment.
• Exhibits logical problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and able to be present when needed.
• Effective communication skills including excellent listening skills and the ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well organized.
• Ability to learn new systems and utilize them in resolving reconciliation items.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time.
• Proficiency with PC and Windows applications, especially Microsoft Excel.

MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREPARATION AND TRAINING NORMALLY REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in business related field or equivalent experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

You can directly apply through Cass's website at https://www.cassinfo.com/careers. Please apply directly to this position via the "Apply" button. You will be required to create an account and provide your resume, contact information and other pertinent employment information. This process typically takes 20 minutes or less. Should we find that you meet the minimum requirement of the position, a member of our recruiting team will be in touch to start the interview process.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communications networks, facilities and other operations. Disbursing over $90 billion annually on behalf of clients, and with total assets of $2.4 billion, Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank. Founded in 1906 and a wholly owned subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank provides sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000. More information is available at www.cassinfo.com.