Associate, Treasury

Essex Property Trust

The Role

Overview

Manage cash operations, payments, banking ties, and compliance for Essex.

Key Responsibilities

  • cash management
  • payments processing
  • card management
  • treasury system
  • sox compliance
  • bank liaison

Tasks

-Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Legal to support and coordinate transactions and financial processes. -Assist with cash management by monitoring daily cash positions and supporting cash forecasting. -Process company payments including checks, EFTs, virtual card, and wire transfers with precision and compliance. -Co-manage the Company’s Purchase Card Program, supporting monthly reconciliations and user activities. -Contribute to process enhancements, documentation updates, and treasury system improvements to advance team goals. -Ensure adherence to SOX controls and support both internal and external audit requests. -Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses to support business priorities. -Serve as a liaison between Essex and its banking partners—facilitating new account setups, managing banking services, resolving inquiries, and handling other related matters. -Oversee ACH returns, credit card chargebacks, and refunds to ensure timely resolution and accuracy.

Requirements

  • yardi voyager
  • advanced excel
  • ctp
  • bachelor's
  • treasury experience
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Familiarity with Yardi Voyager software is a plus. -Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations. -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. -Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks. -3-5+ years of experience in treasury, accounting or banking. -The position includes in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue or San Mateo. The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion. -Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. -Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel -Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams. -Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred. -Minimal travel may be required for occasional meetings, training, or conferences.

The Company

About Essex Property Trust

-Founded in 1971 and became a NYSE-listed REIT in 1994, evolving from a small real estate company to a major player in the real estate sector. -Focuses on multifamily apartment communities, concentrating on supply-constrained West Coast markets. -Typical projects include coastal suburban and urban apartment communities, often featuring flexible leases and premium amenities. -Recognized as a leader in multifamily residential properties along the Pacific Coast.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Apartment Communities

Property Management

Development

Redevelopment

Capital Preservation

Asset Management

Business Planning and Control

Acquisitions

Dispositions

Co-Investment Platform

Structured Finance