Staff Accountant
About The Position
Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Staff Accountant to support the agency’s financial operations. This role has primary responsibility for Accounts Payable (AP) while also supporting general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience in high-volume AP environments, and the ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls within a public sector, audit-driven environment. This position will also provide limited backup support for payroll processing as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, including significant AP experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
- Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Netchex, Tyler, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Public sector or government experience
- Knowledge of procurement and purchase order systems
- Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
- Knowledge of payroll processes and wage regulations
- Experience supporting audits
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable, including high-volume invoice processing
- Review and approve invoice coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with procurement requirements
- Perform 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) and resolve discrepancies
- Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolution and payment inquiries
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and electronic payments)
- Maintain vendor files, including W-9s and 1099 reporting
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Perform monthly account reconciliations, including AP and accruals
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records
- Support financial reporting and analysis as needed
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, agency policies, and applicable regulations
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
- Support compliance with public sector accounting standards and reporting requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
