Sr Accountant (5023) - Accounts Receivable
About The Position
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region. We are seeking to hire candidates for our Sr Accountant (5023) - Accounts Receivable. This role is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests for the Authority including all invoices for capital projects, along with third party contractor, tenant and miscellaneous invoices. The position is also responsible for various general accounting duties, such as journal entries and account analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3 years of experience in an accounting environment required.
- Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Excellent analytical ability required.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to accomplishing duties and goals required.
- All SAM employees qualifying for the role will have their performance/disciplinary record reviewed prior to interview.
Responsibilities
- Prepare various financial journal entries during SEPTA’s monthly and annual financial close.
- Prepare capital invoices for reimbursement from governmental agencies.
- Prepare quarterly reports for submission to governmental agencies.
- Review and approve third party invoices.
- Issue rental invoices to SEPTA’s tenants and assist in resolving any discrepancies.
- Maintain capital project database, including the setup and budget changes for projects along with daily maintenance.
- Maintain reports derived from capital project database for invoicing purposes.
- Perform quarterly account analysis.
- Prepare monthly and annual internal reports.
- Perform collection activities for outstanding receivables.
- Prepare daily cash reconciliation.
- Assist in quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
- Process the posting of cash receipts to appropriate receivables and general ledger accounts.
- Become familiar with the duties of the department manager and others within the department to serve as back-up, as needed.
- Assist with ERP implementation, including data verification, testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
- Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
- Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
- Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
