Staff OR Senior Staff Accountant

Description and Essential Functions

This position will support GMT’s financial processes through a combination of routine and special assignments in support of the overall operations of the organization’s financial processes.

• Conducts payroll processing with the Authority’s third-party vendor and serves as GMT’s subject matter expert on third-party payroll management system.
• Prepares accounting transactions and documents related to payroll processing and reconciling GMT’s combined time-off tracking software.
• Prepares fund transfers for retirement deductions and coordinates with GMT’s third-party administrator, as well as processes voluntary and involuntary deduction reports and prepares or reviews check requests.
• Ensures timely filing and organizing of GMT’s payroll tax filings and other critical reports.
• Assists the Director of Finance with responding to financial inquiries from the public, board, management, municipalities, service partners, State of Vermont Agency of Human Services, State of Vermont Agency of Transportation, and Federal Transit Administration, including setting up spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc., to relay information and/or perform functions.
• Assists with billings associated with GMT’s Non-Emergency Medical Transportation contract with the Department of Vermont Health Access.
• Manages incoming payments, properly tracking them to maintain accurate financial records, and performing basic reporting on income, including reconciling accounts receivable, posting payments, and verifying payments.
• Prepares and posts accurate invoice billing for services rendered, including Marketing revenues, yearly assessments and appropriations, unlimited access rider payment agreements, and third-party billing.
• Communicates with payees to request payment, maintains payment information, maintains contact information, and facilitates payment of overdue invoices.
• Prepares for and executes recurring cash counting with the Director’s team, including farebox reconciliation and deposits.
• Manages and tracks ticket/smart card inventories.
• Tracks payroll liability accounts.
• Processes and mails monthly statements.
• Acts as a backup to the accounts payable processor and apprentice to GMT’s Controller.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree in Accounting or related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred); two (2) or more years of experience in the accounting field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Senior Staff Accountant position will be considered for higher levels of education and experience, specifically in payroll and accounts receivable processing.

Essential Job Skills and Abilities: Perform routine functions with high accuracy and independence, as well as perform special assignments of medium complexity and with some independent problem-solving. Fluent in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, ability to work independently, ability to assist the Director of Finance in solving accounting-related problems, and the ability to maintain confidentiality inclusive of HIPAA requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite in general but high proficiency in Excel.  Familiarity or willingness to learn Google Suite of products. Willingness to learn specialized software including Genfare, Evolution, TimeWorks Plus, Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains, RouteMatch, and other related transit or finance software products.

Benefits

• Wage: Starting wage is $55k to $75K, depending on experience 
• Time: 8.67 hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; equivalent to 5 weeks off.
• Health: 92.5% paid health care coverage by GMT including medical, dental, vision, and prescription. 100% paid premiums for Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability by GMT.
• Savings: GMT offers 457 Retirement Plans. After one year, employees who contribute of 3% will be matched by GMT at 5% and employees who contribute 5% will be matched by GMT at 7%.
• Wellness: Discounted membership to The Edge Sports & Fitness Centers.
• Dog Friendly: Administrative staff are welcome to bring their dogs to work.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement opportunities for courses or degree-related programs for administrative staff.

This job description is not intended to be a complete statement of the position; it is intended merely to be a guide to the general work to be performed.

GMT is committed to providing a workplace that includes people of diverse backgrounds and fully utilizes their talents to achieve its mission. GMT believes that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill the agency’s mission.

GMT is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to federal law requirements, GMT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000