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    Financial Reporting Accountant - San Mateo, United States - San Mateo County Transit District

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    The San Mateo County Transit District serves nearly 100,000 customers each weekday on its SamTrans buses, Redi-Wheel paratransit vehicles, Caltrain commuter rail cars and shuttles, as well as a robust capital program.

    The Transit District, which is in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, also is the managing agency for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.

    Staff enjoys a dynamic organization that fosters personal development and professional advancement of its staff. The Transit District's core values include integrity, customer focus, respect, quality, teamwork, leadership and accountability. Excellent benefits are provided.


    TITLE:
    Financial Reporting Accountant


    EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
    Exempt (Full-Time)


    DIVISION:
    Finance


    APPLICATION DEADLINE:
    Sunday, February 4, 2024


    PAY RANGE:
    $1, $2,594.69 weekly ($89,949 - $134,924 estimated annual)


    WORK LOCATION:
    San Carlos,


    CA

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Financial Reporting Accountant performs a wide variety of accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA).

    Examples Of Essential Functions

    Prepare monthly quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
    Provide supervision to staff Accountants
    Review, analyze, and reconcile revenue, expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and member agency contribution accounts.
    Compile, interpret, and analyze accounting data such as budget, encumbrances and expenses.
    Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations. Make necessary correcting entries.
    Analyze accounting variances, trends, exceptions, and discrepancies.
    Process and analyze accounting data in Enterprise Resource Planning database (ERP).
    Prepare bank reconciliations, and reports.
    Prepare the annual comprehensive financial report.

    Examples Of Duties

    Prepare financial statements and reports.
    Review and analyze transactions for proper coding, accuracy, and completeness.
    Maintain general ledger and subledgers.
    Prepare, review, approve, and process journal entries.
    Analyze project costs, grant expenditures, and fixed asset accounting. Add, delete, and adjust capital asset information.
    Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger to subsidiary ledgers.
    Prepare documentation for annual audits and year-end financial reporting.
    Provide customer service and resolve issues for internal and external customers.
    Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (ACFR)
    Prepare the State Controller's Report and National Transit Database Reports.
    Input payment vouchers, cost reports, and other documents into the Financial System.
    Review documentation for proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts and local, state or federal regulations.
    Process expense reports, invoices, progress payments and other requests for payments.
    Process the weekly pay cycle and provide weekly accounts payable cash estimates.

    Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.

    Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
    Perform other duties as assigned.


    SUPERVISION :
    Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Financial Reporting, who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

    In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted.

    Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

    Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
    Three (3) years of full-time accounting or related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in the public sector is desirable.
    Experience with preparing complex financial statements and reports.
    Experience with maintaining the general ledger and subledger.
    Experience with ERP databases; PeopleSoft experience is desirable.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    The ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.


    SELECTION PROCESS MAY INCLUDE:
    The process will include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.

    Current Employment Benefits At Samtrans

    For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit,

    Holidays:
    Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year

    Paid Time Off:
    Up to 26 days per year

    Cafeteria Plans:
    Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more

    Transportation:
    Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents

    Work Location:
    Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time

    Pension:
    Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)

    Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
    New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation

    How To Apply

    To apply, please visit the . Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
    The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

    If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at or email written request to .

    SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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