Accountant I

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Nature of Position

Perform intermediate accounting functions of general ledger-related activities related to the closing process to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and relevant data is presented monthly in a timely manner. Analyze, reconcile and provide documentation for specific general ledger accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform simple to intermediate complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger.

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and financial records, perform monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis; creates reports.

• Complete the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Plan, review, and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of accounting data in assigned areas; analyze and evaluate information, present findings, and/or recommends courses of action to management.

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and summaries; resolve the outstanding balance issues.

• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with Agency guidelines, accounting, reporting and auditing rules.

• Provide backup and/or assume the duties of accounting staff in their absence, including but not limited to accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Recommend improvements to accounting policies, processes, and procedures; design, implement, and improve daily work, month-end processes and procedures to ensure accurate and complete information within established time-frames.

• Work with and maintain confidential information.

• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Principle, practice, and terminology of general and governmental accounting, Uniform System of Accounts (USOA), including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting.

• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply Agency policies, state and federal laws and regulations related to assigned area.

• Understand and apply business data processing, particularly related to processing of accounting and financial information.

• Identify and apply general ledger setup and processing routines (journal processing, monthly/annual closing activities, allocations)

• Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results in a concise format.

• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

• Make arithmetical computations and tabulations.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with those encountered during work.

• Learn new technologies, policies, procedures and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.

• Utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.

• Understand, follow, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Work as a team member and independently; effectively apply organizational and time management skills; meet deadlines and comply with Agency policies.

• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

• Focus on tasks and recall details; handle frequent interruptions.

Other Characteristics

• Collaboration:  Shares time and knowledge with others; adjusts priorities as circumstances dictate; follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility for actions, resolves interpersonal conflicts constructively. 

• Diversity: Demonstrates an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values.  Treats all people with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

• Fiscal Accountability: Actively contributes to the productivity of the agency; demonstrates good stewardship of company time and resources; displays high standards of ethical conduct.

• Customer Service:  Anticipates the needs of internal and external customers; delivers quality work products and services within expected timeframes. Considers and responds appropriately to people in various situations.

• Innovation: Considers new approaches to situations; encourages ideas and improvements.

• Sustainability: Actively encourages environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.

• Safety: Adheres to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; performs work in a safe manner; encourages and supports others to be safe while at work.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited institution and minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Accountant  I – Minimum of 3 years of experience

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and five-years of public sector accounting and/or finance experience.

Physical Requirements

Generally sedentary in nature; occasionally stand and walk; intermittently kneel, stoop, bend, and twist at the waist, and reach overhead; sit for long periods of time. Rarely kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift, push/pull, or carry up to 40 pounds. Good vision to read print and computer screen. Hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment where noise, distractions, and lack of privacy may be present.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is BFT’s policy to employ, train, promote, compensate, and provide conditions of employment without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is a drug-free workplace.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure worker fitness for duty and to protect our employees, passengers, and the public from the risks posed by the use of alcohol and prohibited drugs.

Participation in BFT’s zero tolerance drug-free workplace policy is a condition of employment.