Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support full-cycle accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and governmental accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for District divisions, including Administration, Development, Bridge, Bus, and Ferry operations.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, allocations, cash activity, capital assets, debt service, A/R, and A/P.
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, purchase orders, encumbrances, and retention.
• Review financial activity across A/P, A/R, payroll, inventory, and capital assets for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Participate in internal and external financial, compliance, and performance audits.
• Ensure compliance with GASB standards, GAAP, federal and state regulations, and financial policies.
• Document and maintain accounting procedures and workflows.
• Support grant compliance and governmental reporting requirements.
• Respond to accounting inquiries and communicate financial procedures to staff, auditors, and external agencies.
• Support payroll and other standalone financial systems.
• Manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field, or equivalent qualifying experience.
• 4+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting or auditing experience.
• Governmental accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• General ledger and accounting software experience.
• Financial reporting and audit experience.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, A/P, A/R, payroll, and capital assets.
• Grant compliance experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Public sector or public transportation agency experience.
• CPA licensure process participation.
• Experience with NTD, FHWA, or State Controller’s Office reporting.
• Experience with government financial policies and procedures.