Sr. Accountant

Butler County Regional Transit Authority • Hamilton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA), every number tells a story. The financial decisions we make today help keep buses on the road, connect people to jobs, schools, healthcare, and strengthen the communities we serve throughout Butler County. We're looking for a Senior Accountant who enjoys solving complex financial challenges, improving processes, and helping an organization make informed decisions. If you're a collaborative accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and meaningful work, we'd love to have you on our team. This is more than an accounting position—it's an opportunity to play a key role in the financial stewardship of one of Ohio's growing public transit agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Three to five (3–5) years of progressive accounting or finance experience required
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing financial statements and account reconciliations
• Ability to interpret governmental regulations and funding requirements
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Nice To Haves

• Governmental accounting experience preferred
• Experience with federal, state, or grant-funded programs highly desirable
• Transit, municipal, or nonprofit accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activity
• Preparing monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assisting with the development and monitoring of the agency's annual operating and capital budgets
• Reconciling bank accounts and researching financial discrepancies
• Maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Preparing financial analyses and reports for leadership and the Board of Trustees
• Supporting annual financial statement preparation, Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), Hinkle filings, and external audits
• Assisting with federal, state, and local grant accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Supporting Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and other funding agency reporting requirements
• Assisting with National Transit Database (NTD) reporting
• Maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards
• Coordinating financial and statistical information across departments
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency
• Representing the Finance Department at meetings, training, and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 14% employer contribution to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Stable public-sector employment with a growing organization
• Collaborative leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior