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JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant reviews and processes for payment purchase orders, invoices, statements, vouchers, and/or other check requests, as appropriate. Draws, verifies, and posts payment checks, and prepares ledger entries. Handles the resolution of account discrepancies and procedural inquires. Performs general ledger account reconciliations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
2. Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests; code and enter invoices into Accounts Payable (A/P) system (including payroll payables), and makes modifications as necessary.
3. Codes, verifies, and enters accounts payable data into Fleet Net or another accounting program, as appropriate.
4. Matches check with invoices – sends out payment weekly.
5. Reconciles statements with vendors.
6. Generates reports from A/P when required.
7. Enters travel reimbursements after reconciled by D.E. Administration.
8. Maintains files for all BJCTA payments to vendors.
9. Maintains, updates and submits 1099’s to the Internal Revenue Service and vendors.
10. Records activity to operating and money market accounts and reconcile bank accounts daily, researching any discrepancies, and reporting back to the Accounting Manager.
11. Enters all fixed assets into the register.
12. Files all Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tax and reimbursements for 720 & 8849
13. Handles reimbursements to pass-thru vendors as directed.
14. Prepares quarterly grants reporting to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as directed.
15. Prepares allocation and correcting journal entries.
16. Serves as backup to A/R for ticket sales.
17. Reconciles general ledger accounts.
18. Develops and maintains aging schedule.
19. Works in a cooperative manner with co-workers and supervisors.
20. Completes assigned task in timely and proficient manner.
21. Performs other duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
22. Attends mandatory meetings, as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
Experience: Five years of bookkeeping or accounting experience and/or minimum five years of progressively responsible experience performing financial or statistical recordkeeping; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of standard accounts payable and receivable policies, procedures, and regulations.
2. Knowledge of general accounting principles.
3. Knowledge of grants and grant reporting.
4. Proficiency in analyzing and solving problems, including vendor payment resolution.
5. Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices, statements and other requests for payment.
6. Ability to perform data entry.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word or other computer technology, including automated accounting system.
8. Ability to learn new technology.
9. Knowledge of mathematics.
10. Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
11. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
12. Experience in processing fixed assets and depreciation.
BJCTA is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting: Office
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)
- Accounts payable: 3 years (Preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
- General Ledger: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Openings
JOB SUMMARY:
The Manager of Accounting maintains the general ledger and its subsidiary ledgers to ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of BJCTA’s financial and statutory reporting. Coordinates with all the departments that impact the general ledger to assure accurate and timely reporting. Assists with the financial, payroll and excise tax reporting, journal entries, budgeting, cash management and the continual improvement of internal control policies and processes. Responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, and directing BJCTA business operations including financial functions of fiscal and accounting services, facilities, and other related operational functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and records monthly and yearly general journal entries, reviews and controls subsidiary accounts in relation to the general ledger to ensure the proper recording of financial transactions.
- Coordinates, reviews for validity and updates modules to ensure timely closing and presentation of a financial package monthly, quarterly, and annually, including the year-end close.
- Prepare financial statements and reports for review by the CFO.
- Assists with training various levels of personnel within the authority about the correct accounting methods and procedures to follow.
- Revises, develops, and submits suggestions for changes to policies and procedures that will benefit the Authority with compliance and efficiency issues.
- Develops and maintains a current a policy manual of assigned tasks in an electronic format.
- Acts as liaison with other departments to ensure all entries impacting the general ledger are correct and have adequate documentation.
- Prepares the Accounts Payable (AP) accrual monthly and coordinates questions with Accounts Payable personnel.
- Reconciles AP to the Trial Balance monthly.
- Monthly variance analysis during Financial Statement preparation. Provide assistance to the CEO with variance analysis for meetings with Senior Management.
- Monitors proper documentation of monthly expenses.
- Performs timely year-end analysis to ensure all fiscal year activity is properly recorded.
- Works with Payroll to understand the effect of payroll entries on the financials and assists with monitoring for accuracy.
- Designs and maintains accounting information systems to produce timely and relevant financial data for internal decision-making purpose and for meeting agency, regulatory and other external requirements. Oversees and manages cash flow, purchasing, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Responsible for all day-to-day accounting duties and responsibilities.
- Validates the accuracy of account balances and other financial data.
- Prepares and analyzes financial data as it related to the financial status.
- Responsible for daily activities and work product integrity of accounting and budget monitoring.
- Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of cyclical financial reports for operations and identify variances and coordinates with departments to manage the variations.
- Prepares the ledger entries, original entries, reconciliations, and trial balances; and develop and enforce fiscal control and reporting policies, procedures, practices, and forms.
- Plans and coordinates the fiscal year-end process to assure the accuracy of the annual financial statements.
- Plans and coordinates the annual audit and assist the eternal audit firm in drafting the annual financial report.
- Continually demonstrates the highest standards of business ethics, accuracy, precision, and working knowledge (or aptitude to learn) Government Accounting, GAAP, regulations related to Federal Transit Administration (FTA), TDA, IRS, and other reporting requirements.
- Prepares and submits required governmental reports, such as quarterly reports for FTA and annual reports for State Controller.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision: Revenue Clerks, Accounting Specialist I, Senior Staff Accountant, and Accounting Specialist II.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience: Four or more progressive years of experience in related field. Supervisory experience is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures, data processing capabilities including the use of personal computers and computer networks; regulatory agency reporting requirements; payroll functions; retirement systems; modern office procedures. Skilled in use and application of personal computers and software including all Microsoft office or equivalents; use of modern office equipment. Communicate effectively both orally and written; prepare a variety of financial statements and reports; develop and maintain documentation of different accounting cycles; handle multiple tasks. Ensure that the general ledger is maintained efficiently and accurately. Demonstrate independent judgement and initiative, work success
BJCTA is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, AL 35203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)
- Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
- Payroll management: 4 years (Preferred)
- Accounts payable: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Openings
JOB SUMMARY:
The Transit Asset Management (TAM) Analyst, reports to the Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and is responsible for implementing and administering the Transit Asset Management Program for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA).
JOB DUTIES:
· Ensure compliance with all Transit Asset Management (TAM) federal regulations and monitors and evaluates performance and effectiveness of TAM processes and State of Good Repair activities; develop new processes for identified gaps and make recommendations for improvements.
· Consolidate applicable asset data into a single system inclusive of Rolling stock, Capital Equipment, Facilities, and infrastructure.
· Reassess BJCTA’s TAM Plan relative to best practices, new regulations and evolving trends within the transit industry.
· Develop and maintain a 5-year State of Good Repair project priority list and implement and facilitate updates to the asset management system(s) to meet BJCTA needs.
· Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Grants, Finance, Operations, Maintenance and Planning departments, to identify appropriate software for asset management systems and integrations with other software needed to support pertinent business processes and coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop and refine asset prioritization model for systematically analyzing and prioritizing BJCTA assets.
· Prepare technical reports, documentation, and trend analysis to support program goals and provide support and coordination for database management.
· Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting or related field.
· Five (5) years of full-time experience in Asset Management, Project Management, Public Transportation, or maintenance management in a city government.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Asset Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Vendor Management: 5 years (Preferred)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Asset Management experience is preferred.
· Experience with database software is preferred.
· Knowledge of and skill in the principles and leading practices of asset management including risk management, infrastructure life cycle assessment, business case evaluations, capital planning, and maintenance management are preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
Asset Management: 5 years (Preferred)- Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Public Transit: 5 years (Preferred)
- Vendor Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Openings
Summary:
Paratransit Operator is responsible for providing safe, courteous, and on time transportation to the general public. Under close supervision, operates commercial public transit buses in the Birmingham Jefferson County service area. Must have a valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B and with a passenger and airbrake endorsement. Must have new Alabama learner’s permit if have only taken the written CDL test.
Education / Experience:
High school or equivalent with at least two (2) years experience driving a commercial vehicle.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration:
Must have a valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B and with a passenger and airbrake endorsement. Must have new Alabama learner’s permit if have only taken the written CDL test.
Qualifications:
High school or equivalent (Required)
School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)
Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)
CDL (Preferred)
CDL B (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.62 – $18.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)
- Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
- CDL B (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely: No
Work Location: One location