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Membership renewal invoices are now posted.

For the 2016 we have added two new types of memberships to increase our flexibility and continue to attract additional individuals to AFPA membership & events. The first is a Company Membership and the second is a Career Trust Membership. We still have our traditional offering of the Full Membership and the Partial Membership. We have also increased our monthly event fee slightly to $35.00 and added a non-member monthly event fee option of $55.00. All of these memberships will be discounted by $50 if you renew by 2/28/16!

Full Company Membership- meetings included for two primary individuals, but full substitution privileges - $575 .00 Includes fee for all monthly meetings through December. This is an 18% discount over (2) Full Memberships! Also recognition throughout the year as top member supporter! Corporations, banks or vendor companies eligible.

Full membership - meetings included for one individual - $350.00 Includes fee for all monthly meetings through December.

Regular membership - $175.00 Member pays $35 per meeting attended.

Career Trust Membership- $75.00 Membership pays $35 per meeting attended. Unemployed, retired or students only eligible.

 

Membership renewal for 2016 will be posted soon. 

Presentation deck from the November 18 meeting, Benefiting from Global Standards.

Benefiting from Global Standards 11182015.pptx

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary purpose is to provide Sales support for the Treasury Services Officers. Assisting in the implementation of new customers and/or new products for existing customers, preparing paperwork for operations, pricing for account analysis, and preparing appropriate agreements. Prepare correspondence, reports, coordinate calendar, and answer telephone and e-mails. Assist clients with routine sales inquiries (answering questions on products, processes and procedures), research, investigations, wire transfers, etc. Assist in the preparation of proposals. Serves as the liaison between the customer, sales officer, and implementations to ensure a satisfactory experience. Maintains strong knowledge of the portfolio in order to independently analyze and make decisions regarding client needs.

The ability to provide an extremely high level of customer service and satisfaction is necessary for success in this position. High attention to detail and timeliness are critical attributes in this position to ensure customer satisfaction and provide accurate documentation in order to protect the customer and the bank.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent; 2+ years of post-high school education preferred; 2+ years customer service-oriented environment required, 4 or more preferred; 2+ years of direct experience in Treasury Services required

REQUIRED SKILLS: Ability to deal effectively with customers and all levels of the bank organization; High level of written/verbal communication skills, organizational and problem solving skills; Detail oriented in all tasks; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products; Advanced knowledge of Corporate Internet Banking, ACH, Remote Deposit, Positive Pay, Lockbox Analysis Accounts, and other Treasury Management services

Full Time: Normal Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Apply at https://www.bankerstrust.com/Pages/About_Us/Careers_PHX.aspx

Managing Financial Analyst
BLX Group LLC
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Number: 199067

BLX Group LLC, an investment advisory & financial services firm, provides tax compliance, financial advisory and investment management services to non-profit organizations, municipalities and related entities.  Additional information is available at www.blxgroup.com.

Financial services firm seeking a Senior/Managing Consultant to work on Arbitrage Rebate Services.  The applicant should have strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.  Close attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively with project team, client staff and tax attorneys are required in this goal-oriented position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform numerous financial analyses relating to tax exempt bonds including present value, yield and cash flow analyses and asset valuation
• Obtain required source materials, analyze bond and investment cash flows incorporating different treatment options and methodologies to calculate the most beneficial outcome for the client
• Prepare reports on findings using Word and Excel templates, interact with clients and other industry professionals to explain completed analyses and secure additional contracts
• Quickly become an expert on Arbitrage Rebate
• Training and management of newer project team members
• Strong Communication skills
• Assist with business development efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years of experience in municipal finance or in similar field
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Strong quantitative problem solving and analytical skills
• Advanced Word and Excel skills
• Outstanding project management skills
• Self-motivating and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Responsive and driven to provide outstanding client service
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit Orrick’s Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. 

No phone calls please. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Here is the presentation from the July 15 meeting.

Unclaimed property 7.15.15.pdf

JOB PUPRPOSE: 

Particular responsibilities include cash management, liquidity projections, treasury operations, bank relationship management, cash accounting, short-term investing and payments, foreign exchange risk identification and foreign exchange hedge execution, regular and ad-hoc reporting. 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages daily cash process

Reviews all cash management transactions

Executes daily concentration of cash and borrowing

Maintains account balances

Determines company’s cash position

Compiles cash report

Posts daily cash activities

Performs daily bank account reconciliation

Executes wire transfers and other funding necessary to balance company’s daily cash position

Resolves cash issues in a timely manner

Maintains foreign currency logs, manages foreign exchange activity through specific software

Assists with preparation of monthly reports

Performs database maintenance

Assists with cash forecasting

Provides data for monthly journal entries relating to cash management activity

Helps with implementation treasury workstation

Controls bank account balances

Reconciles all cash and investment accounts

Assist with preparation of cash and debt report for executive management.

Liasons to business units and banks to resolve operational issues.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bacheclor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required

CTP credential is highly desirable

  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of cash management products

Processes of U.S. financial institutions

 

Work Experience

Two (2) years of related experience required, preferably as a Treasury Analyst in a corporate treasury department

 

Education and Certification(s):

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent education and years of experience required.

To apply please send resume to Jen Wade at Jen.Wade@avnet.com or apply on-line through Avnet Career site at Avnet.com.

Here is the presentation from the March 18 meeting.

Working Capital Metrics.pdf

This is the presentation from the February meeting on Bitcoins.

Bitcoin Presentation.pdf

Here is the meeting presentation from the November 19 meeting, ERP Treasury Management System Implementation.

ERP TMS Implementation 111914.pdf