Staff Accountant

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Manager of Finance and Grants

Main Functions: Responsible for day-to-day accounting functions including, but not limited to, general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, financial statements, fixed asset management and other tasks as assigned.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Day to day accounting functions
• Manage full cycle accounts receivable process from monitoring rent and advertising contracts, billing, payments and collections
• Maintain full cycle accounts payable process including reviewing and entering operating and capital invoices, monthly check runs, 1099 reporting, and capital funding requests
• General accounting functions including bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, creating and processing related journal entries and accruals
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset system to general ledger
• Record and post payroll transactions to accounting software
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Assist and manage various audits including annual, FTA Triennial, Mass DOT, Workers Comp and other audits as required
• Other tasks and spreadsheets as needed

Working Conditions:

• Full-Time, Exempt

Employment Preferences:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Office
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in an Accounting role
• Recent college graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration will be considered
• Highly detail oriented and organized with good communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet assigned deadlines
• Initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Salary:

• $45,000 – $50,000 per year

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 /year