Finance Technician – Accounts Receivable

As a Senior Accounting Coordinator, you will work as part of a team to support the agency’s accounting division functions.  You will participate in assigned programs, projects, and services with other departments and outside agencies. You will prepare financial reports, perform reconciliations, maintain records of account activity, and provide information and assistance to agency staff and the public.

• Perform accounting for the Swift ticket vending machines (TVM) activities.
• Control and maintain inventory of fare media.  Perform monthly physical inventory and monitor inventory levels.  Compile inventory and shred reports and reconcile inventory discrepancies.  Perform periodic audits of retail outlets to ensure compliance with Community Transit’s procedures.
• Oversee coordination of vault room activities and prepare cash deposits. Responsible for scheduling of employees.  Prepare and analyze reports. 
• Assist with the annual state audit.  Provide information and respond to various questions and concerns from the auditors.
• Prepare revenue information and product analysis reports.  Prepare aged receivable report.  Investigate and resolve outstanding balances.
• Prepare and generate invoices in the financial system, following contractual requirements.
• Respond to customer inquiries.  Analyze discrepancies in the accounts receivable work groups.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and daily banking reports. 
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience processing accounting transactions and performing general accounting activities. An associate degree or a 2-year technical certificate in accounting or a closely related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.  A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience. 
• 1 year of experience using automated accounting systems.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak periods.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• General accounting, reconciliation, and research activities.
• Procedures for processing accounting in an automated system.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the organization’s vision and mission.  Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust.  Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions.  
• Microsoft Word and Excel at a highly proficient level.
• General math calculations and accurate preparation of numerical reports.
• Strong customer service skills.  Ability to interact with employees and vendors positively and professionally.
• Remaining focused on results, following up and completing tasks on time.
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Following strict accounting procedures with emphasis on internal controls.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience in the transit industry or government.

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework may be available.  Availability is at management discretion and may not be available for this position based on the nature of the work.  Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology.  You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments.  You will be required to lift and carry materials up to 10 pounds occasionally. 

Other:

You will be required to work in a cash vault room several days a week, for approximately two hours each day you are scheduled.  This requires lifting 30-pound fare boxes and coin bags.   

Application and Selection Process

• Only on-line applications accepted. 
• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position.  The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests.

Employee Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. 
• In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.If you are related to or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position may be affected.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.  As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on a basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.