Financial Analyst

Detroit Transportation Corporation•Detroit, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for processing financial transactions, reconciliations, and maintaining and updating accounting records related to revenues, accounts receivable, banking, and budget. Generates invoices, financial reports, and distributes tokens and passes to the sales team. Acts as primary Finance and Accounting department's budget liaison to internal DTC departments, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements

Minimum Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited College or University
5 years of experience in accounting
Experience with PC computer operations and software
Familiarity with general ledger
Must have working knowledge of computerized accounting system
Good math and clerical aptitude
Must be able to complete assigned tasks within allotted time paying close attention to detail
Ability to accomplish statistical analysis and generate related reports
Requires extensive computer input and good typing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
Must pass a background check
Must pass complete physical, psychological examination, and drug screen
Must have a driver’s record compliant to ‘DTC Driving Policy’

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Assists in developing DTC's annual budget, tracking budget, and periodic budget reporting to stakeholders
Assist in recommending and resolving budget variances
Periodic general ledger account reconciliations
Monthly bank account reconciliations
Attends to all pass and token sales in coordination with sales team
Assists in preparing deposit for daily sales and all incoming checks in coordination with Payroll Accountant/Manager
Reviews and reconciles reports on all pass and token sales
Maintains inventory of all passes by serial number and distributes to sales team
Reviews sales team documentation of mail order and in-person purchases of individual and bulk passes or tokens
Prepares invoices for all sales on account (pass/tokens, advertising, security services, etc.)
Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development
Retrieves files and documents from the designated finance folders and drives on the company network.
May utilize approved external programs essential to the finance department’s regular operations.
Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions
Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws
Performs other duties as assigned