- Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time accrual.
- Public employees Medical, Dental and vision benefits through PEBB (Public Employees Benefits Board).
- Access to the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System), which includes a pension which includes employer match
- Access to an HSA savings account
- Employer paid HRA health savings account.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program with monthly participation rewards.
- Perform simple to moderately 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.
- Manage 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.
- Review monthly activity for assigned departments and perform budget to actual analysis; perform monthly close process; compile revenue and expenditure statistics.
- Supervise and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
- Orient and train staff; monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement; assign and supervise the work of staff in assigned areas.
- Provide backup and/or assume the duties of assigned staff in their absence, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Maintain, review, and participate in developing and recommending improvements to accounting policies, processes, and procedures; design, implement, and improve daily work and 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.
- 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.
- Understand the principles and practices of personnel development to effectively supervise, train, and assign work of others.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flexible Spending Account (Pre-Tax Deduction for Medical/Dental and Day Care)
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- Yes
- No
- No experience
- 0-1 years experience
- 1-2 years experience
- 2-3 years experience
- 3-4 years experience
- 4-5 years experience
- 5-6 years experience
- 6-7 years experience
- 7-8 years experience
- 8-9 years experience
- 9 or more years experience
- Some High School
- High School Diploma / G.E.D equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
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Senior Accountant - Richland, United States - Ben Franklin Transit
Description
Salary : $60, $91,345.00 AnnuallyLocation : Richland WA, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance & Accounting
Opening Date: 05/07/2024
Closing Date: 5/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Nature of the Position
Ben Franklin Transit has been providing transportation services to Benton and Franklin counties for over 30 years. Over these years our services have grown to ensure our community members have safe and reliable transportation services.
Employees at Ben Franklin Transit enjoy working in our spacious office environment and collaborating with their colleagues and superiors in person. Our company culture and values include customer service, collaboration, diversity, fiscal accountability, innovation, sustainability, and safety. Employees and representatives of BFT are expected to uphold our values and mission. We also provide all employees the following:
Total Compensation Package
Perform basic 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 & Responsibilities/KSA
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution and five-years of directly related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid driver's license.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution and five-years of public sector accounting and/or finance experience. Payroll experience.
Other
Other Characteristics
The benefits listed below are those currently enjoyed by the full-time Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) Exempt Non-Represented employees. It is important to remember that over the course of time these benefits may change - they are not permanent.
Paid Holidays
8 per year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
GL hours for regular, full-time, and part-time exempt employees shall accrue according to length of service at the rates indicated below: PTO hours accrue based upon the actual number of regular hours worked.
Accrual Rates:
Retirement Plan
All Ben Franklin Transit employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Ben Franklin Transit and the employee both contribute toward the plan. PERS provides regular retirement and disability retirement benefits. BFT employees also participate in the Social Security Program. Rates effective as of 10/01/
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
Ben Franklin Transit offers two voluntary retirement savings plans. The first option is through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) and is a 457 self-funded plan. The second option is Administered by Mission Square Retirement and is also a 457 self-funded plan. You may enroll in both, one, or neither.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Ben Franklin Transit offers Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. BFT currently pays 95% of insurance premiums for the employee and 80% for their dependents.
HRA Veba
Ben Franklin Transit provides this employer funded health reimbursement arrangement that can be used for medical expenses.
Life Insurance
Ben Franklin Transit currently pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage ($35,000) for basic life and ($5,000) for accidental death and dismemberment. Employees may purchase Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse and/or dependents through MetLife.
Long Term Disability
Ben Franklin Transit offers long-term disability for employees through WA Health Care Authority Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program.
Wellness Program
The Wellness Program has been established to encourage employee health and fitness, both at work and at home.
Employee Assistance
An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is provided by Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist you and your family members. Our EAP provides counseling and treatment in such areas as stress, drug and alcohol abuse and family counseling.
Other Benefits Offered
Please note that all answers must be truthful and supported by the contents in the application. Ben Franklin Transit will verify the validity of each answer. Please select "Yes" to acknowledge.
How many years of relevant experience as it relates to the essential functions of this position do you have?
Describe your experience to support the years of experience you indicated in the question above. If no experience, please put N/A.
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Please select the option that best describes your level of education.
