1085 Financial Accountant II
Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH Full-time Full-time $63,000 - $100,000 a year $63,000 - $100,000 a year The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority(GCRTA) located in Cleveland, Ohio, is searching for a detail oriented Financial Accountant II/Senior Accountant to join its Accounting team.
Reporting to the Manager of General Accounting, the Senior Financial Accountant will be part of a diligent accounting team whose mission is to maintain accurate and timely accounting records of the Authority, for both our internal and external stakeholders, and develop, monitor, and maintain an effective internal control system that safeguards the Authority's financial assets, ensuring that deliverables comply with GAAP, regulatory guidance and professional standards.
Duties:
This position acts in a lead capacity in support of the Manager of General Accounting.
This position also acts as a resource for all financial accountants where necessary.
Applies principles of accounting to secure financial operations by monitoring and reviewing financial processing, reporting for Oracle financial systems and other systems as assigned.
Assists the Manager of General Accounting in developing, analyzing, recommending and implementing accounting improvement procedures throughout the Authority; reviews journal entries and supporting schedules; familiarity with compliance requirements associated with the various funding agencies; plans, develops, and initiates other analysis related to special projects as needed; This position requires working in close collaboration with the Manager of General Accounting in support of the Director of Accounting.
Individual may be required to act as a team leader to financial accountants for certain projects.
This position will require communication with other GCRTA departments and other external, third party agencies.
This position assists in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.
Ensure that all deliverables comply with GAAP, regulatory guidance and professional standards.
Provide assistance to the Manager of General Accounting with external financial audits.
Assist with accounting related compliance issues and general ledger projects.
Assist with special projects assigned.
Practices safety precautions and measures at all times; performs duties of a similar nature as may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelors' degree in Accounting.
Prior experience in government accounting or a non-profit organization.
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required and must include hands-on Accounting experience, use of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, and/or auditing.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience must include financial data analysis and technical review.
Demonstrated experience finding and recommending effective and efficient solutions to problems.
Strong understanding of accounting theory is a must.
Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Applicants must also have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred, but not required.
Prior audit experience in governmental and non-profit organizations is preferred but not required.
Experience with Oracle applications is a plus.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$63,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
457(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Reporting to the Manager of General Accounting, the Senior Financial Accountant will be part of a diligent accounting team whose mission is to maintain accurate and timely accounting records of the Authority, for both our internal and external stakeholders, and develop, monitor, and maintain an effective internal control system that safeguards the Authority's financial assets, ensuring that deliverables comply with GAAP, regulatory guidance and professional standards.
Duties:
This position acts in a lead capacity in support of the Manager of General Accounting.
This position also acts as a resource for all financial accountants where necessary.
Applies principles of accounting to secure financial operations by monitoring and reviewing financial processing, reporting for Oracle financial systems and other systems as assigned.
Assists the Manager of General Accounting in developing, analyzing, recommending and implementing accounting improvement procedures throughout the Authority; reviews journal entries and supporting schedules; familiarity with compliance requirements associated with the various funding agencies; plans, develops, and initiates other analysis related to special projects as needed; This position requires working in close collaboration with the Manager of General Accounting in support of the Director of Accounting.
Individual may be required to act as a team leader to financial accountants for certain projects.
This position will require communication with other GCRTA departments and other external, third party agencies.
This position assists in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.
Ensure that all deliverables comply with GAAP, regulatory guidance and professional standards.
Provide assistance to the Manager of General Accounting with external financial audits.
Assist with accounting related compliance issues and general ledger projects.
Assist with special projects assigned.
Practices safety precautions and measures at all times; performs duties of a similar nature as may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelors' degree in Accounting.
Prior experience in government accounting or a non-profit organization.
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required and must include hands-on Accounting experience, use of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, and/or auditing.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience must include financial data analysis and technical review.
Demonstrated experience finding and recommending effective and efficient solutions to problems.
Strong understanding of accounting theory is a must.
Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Applicants must also have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred, but not required.
Prior audit experience in governmental and non-profit organizations is preferred but not required.
Experience with Oracle applications is a plus.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$63,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
457(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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