Sr. Staff Accountant

Hampton Roads Transit•Hampton, VA

1d•$32 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Requirements

Required undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration or finance with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Required knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially as it relates to enterprise fund accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, and monthly close procedure
Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.
Ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations and correspondence with minimal supervision
Experience with grants and/or governmental accounting.
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance assigned work is essential.
Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
Advanced Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications: MS Office Suite programs and Microsoft D365 accounting modules
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field
Five years’ experience in all aspects of accounting.
Possess a valid Driver's License.
Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
previous experience in grant administration a plus
demonstration of adequate analytical skills required
must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

General Ledger account reconciliation.
Tracking project expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
Prepares reimbursement requests to external funding partners on a regular basis to ensure accurate, timely drawdown of funds.
Ensures general ledger data for grants and related assets are accurate and reconciled monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Responsible for the maintenance of official grant files, records and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.
Prepares financial reports to external grand funding agencies on a quarterly basis or as needed.
Responsible for reconciliations and financial assessment of grants projects, in coordination with other departments.
Assists with the preparation of financial reports such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, budget variances, and position of grant funding to be presented to Commission, MFAC, and other external parties.
Provides accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual internal or external audits.
Assists with compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed.
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.