Transit Coordinator – Financial Analyst

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Coordinator - Financial Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of transit planning, coordination and administrative duties for the Transportation Department. The job assignment includes, but is not limited to: post award grant and contract accounting activities, analysis of contract reimbursements, increments, replacements, renewals, grant expenditure/revenue trends, and assists with budget preparation and reconciliation of City's ledger in accounting systems. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of established procedures, City and departmental policies and managing the operation within the budgetary plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Public Administration.
At least 7 years of applicable experience in the field.
Five years of experience with a municipal, state, and/or federal agency in transit planning and/or management, and/or processing documents (paper or electronic) to meet FHWA, FAA, FRA, and/or FTA requirements.
5 to 7 years grant administration experience with the Federal Transit Administration.
General knowledge of Federal and State funding requirements.
Knowledge of principles and practices of transit planning.
General expertise in risk assessment and process improvement.
High degree of communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience in an auditing and internal compliance role.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
Advanced MS Excel skills related to Data Analytics, Finance and Budget Planning.
Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques.
Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
Strong knowledge about rules and regulations pertaining to the industry of work.
Excellent observation and analytical skills.
Ability to keep in touch with new rules and regulations.
High level of precision in work.
Must maintain good interpersonal relationships with industries and government bodies.
Must be able to maintain positive working relationship with internal and external customers, outside agencies, vendors, contractors and general public.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

MOS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of transit planning, coordination and administrative duties for the Transportation Department.
Post award grant and contract accounting activities.
Analysis of contract reimbursements, increments, replacements, renewals, grant expenditure/revenue trends.
Assisting with budget preparation and reconciliation of City's ledger in accounting systems.
Managing the operation within the budgetary plan.