Transit Accountant 1 or 2
About The Position
Join the Metro Transit team! This is responsible entry level professional accounting work preparing financial statements, analyzing expenditures, conducting audits, and backing up Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant and procurement activities. Work requires broad-based accounting knowledge and is characterized by the exercise of judgement and discretion. Work is performed under the direction of the Transit Finance Manager. This series is structured to provide advancement from Transit Accountant 1 to Transit Accountant 2 to Transit Accountant 3 as a function of the employee's career development and generally occurs after two years gaining experience, mastery and greater independence at each level. The Transit Accountant 1 starts at $73,004.10 annually and the Transit Accountant 2 starts at $79,185.60 annually. Classification level will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on the candidate's overall qualifications. Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community. NOTE: There are short answer questions as part of this application. Answers are required and may be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process following a screening of minimum qualifications. Click on the Supplemental Questions tab to view.
Requirements
- Transit Accountant 1: Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
- OR Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework; AND Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
- Transit Accountant 2: Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
- OR Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework; AND Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience; AND Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring operating budget and compile budget-to-actual information
- Annual audit tasks
- Account reconciliations and closeouts
- Periodic physical inventories of supplies, parts, and equipment
- Preparing and distributing fiscal materials
- Preparing journal voucher entries
- Create and maintain active purchase orders and process accounts payable
- Audit and reconcile invoices and purchases and respond to routine questions
- Reconcile payments and prepare invoices
- Monitor and assign incoming credits and debits to ledger accounts
- Month-end and year-end closing duties
- Assist in preparing grant drawdown and reimbursement requests
- Assist in processing accounting entries for grants and capital projects and preparing related financial reports
- Perform related work as assigned
Benefits
- Eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
