Senior Accountant - Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Overview                                     

Maintains general ledger and its subsidiary ledgers, as assigned, to ensure the accurate accountingandreporting of PSTA’s financialandstatutory reporting.Coordinates withall thedepartments that impact the general ledger accounts assigned to assure accurate and timely reporting.Provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers. 

Responsibilities 

·         Serves as backup for the accounts payable function.

·         Reviews and approves the weekly check runs.

·         Reviews vendor statements with the accountant for accuracy and completeness.

·         Conducts audits on the vendor invoices to make sure compliant with our PSTA policies.

·         Assists with research and compliance with new GASB Pronouncements and works with the Director of Accounting on implementation.

·         Assists with the data required for the  APaccrualmonthlyto ensure the accuracy of the accrual.

·         Serves as a backup for the fixed asset function.

·         Produces the quarterly fuel tax rebate for the state and monthly fuel reports for the CFO.

·         Providesassistanceto the Director of Accounting with variance analysisformeetingswith SeniorManagement.

·         Performstimelyyear-end analysis as neededtoensureallfiscalyear activityisproperlyrecorded.

·         Works with the Director of Accounting on completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

·         Assists with training various levels of personnel within the authority as needed.

·         Revises, develops, and submits to the Director of Accounting  suggestions for changes topolicies and procedures that will benefit the authority with compliance and efficiencyissues.

·         Handles yearly Unclaimed Property reporting.

·         Assists the Revenue Manager and team as needed to understand how revenue flows through the system. 

·         MeetsorexceedsdeadlinestoensurePerformanceScorecardgoalsachieved.

·         ResponsibleformonthlyreconciliationsofallassignedBalanceSheetaccounts,whichare subjecttochangeperiodically.

·         Developsauditschedules forannualaudit.Coordinatescollectionofaudit  materialwhen requested.

·         Developsorkeepscurrentapolicymanualofassignedtasksinanelectronicformat.

·         Assistsmembersoftheteam asprioritiesdictate.

·         PerformsadditionaldutiesasassignedtoassisttheDirector of Accounting and the Chief Financial Officer. 

Qualifications  

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience: Minimum of three years current professional accounting experience, including maintenance of the general ledger or subsidiary accounts/ledgers, preparing financial statements, and yearly audit procedures.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES 

·         Knowledgeof:Accountingprinciples,practicesandprocedures,dataprocessingcapabilities including the use of personal computers and computer networks; regulatoryagency reporting requirements; modern officeprocedures.

·         Skilledin:UseandapplicationofpersonalcomputersandsoftwareincludingallMicrosoft officeorequivalents;useof modernoffice equipment. Intermediate level Excel required at a minimum.

·         Abilities:Communicateeffectivelybothorallyandwritten;developandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithallemployees;prepareavarietyoffinancialstatements and reports; develop and maintain documentation of different accountingcycles; handle multiple tasks.Ensure that the general ledger is maintained efficientlyand accurately. Demonstrate independent judgement and initiative, work successfully inateamenvironment.