Sr. Accountant(General)

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)•Headquarters, KY

7d•$64,863 - $107,023•Onsite

About The Position

Performs high-complexity professional accounting duties involving governmental and general accounting theory. Maintains detailed analytical reports supporting month-end balances for asset, liability, and equity accounts; performs month-end and year-end close procedures; prepares quarterly and annual financial reports; conducts cost and trend analysis; and ensures compliance with GAAP in areas of responsibility. Provides oversight for work performed by junior staff. Prepares financial statements and footnotes for DART employees’ retirement plans and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plan, and prepares quarterly financial statements for the Agency and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a subsidiary. The role researches and applies applicable GASB and other accounting requirements, supports timely audits and reporting, prepares audit work papers and schedules, and provides statistical and ad hoc reporting for management. The position manages testing of General Accounting system upgrades and works with General Accounting and Information Technology staff to document test results for upgrades, setups, and conversions. It also reviews accounting records and reports, analyzes revenue and expense trends and variances, prepares journal entries, and verifies compliance with accounting policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements. The work is primarily in an environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, or temperature, with possible moderate exposure to such conditions and other hazards when visiting DART operating facilities while following required safety procedures and using provided protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting; an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted, excluding the stated high school diploma/GED, licenses, or certifications requirements.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience, including fixed asset accounting, financial statement preparation, month-end and year-end closing, and general accounting.
Knowledge of general accounting theory, principles, and practices, including GAAP and standards issued by GASB and FASB.
Advanced computer skills for managing databases and spreadsheets; proficiency customizing forms and reports and using advanced reporting techniques.
Ability to use various computer applications and software, audit and import external data, and create ad hoc reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information and ideas and communicate with people at all levels inside and outside DART.
Analytical and creative skills to solve complex technical, financial, and/or administrative problems.
Knowledge of internal control procedures and ability to improve business processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements and footnotes for DART employees’ retirement plans and the OPEB plan; research and apply relevant GASB statements and other accounting requirements.
Ensure plan audits are completed and reports are presented to the DART Board and appropriate state and federal agencies in a timely manner.
Prepare Agency quarterly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements, for quarterly disclosure updates.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for DART’s subsidiary.
Reconcile, compile, and evaluate accounting records; prepare audit work papers, supporting schedules, and footnotes as needed.
Compile Agency operational and financial statistical data from internal and external sources, summarize it, and present it to management.
Develop and maintain a database of statistical information and prepare ad hoc reports as required by management.
Compile departmental and sectional operational statistics and prepare the General Accounting performance scorecard.
Manage testing of General Accounting system upgrades covering Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, Cash Ledger, General Ledger, Activity, Billing, Leasing, and interfaces to Materials Management and investment software.
Serve as the main contact with system support and document test results for system upgrades, setups, and conversions in coordination with General Accounting and Information Technology staff.
Perform month-end and year-end accounting close procedures, including verifying captured data and preparing accrual journal entries for unpaid invoices.
Monitor and analyze revenue and expense trends, investigate significant variances, and prepare correcting or adjusting entries as required.
Ensure departmental cost information is timely and accurate for accounting close; review and analyze balance sheet and income statement reports and investigate fluctuations before close.
Prepare year-end audit work papers and supporting schedules to facilitate year-end financial statement preparation.
Prepare, monitor, and verify reports of departmental transactions for compliance with accounting policies, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
Provide oversight of junior staff and provide backup support for the other Senior Accountant or Accounting Supervisor when necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.