Accountant

The Accountant performs intermediate accounting work, encompassing processing, recording, and reporting financial transactions to align with the organization's objectives. Additionally, this role oversees payroll functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

TARTA has recently embarked on a transformational journey with the passage of Issue 12 in 2021. This local sales tax levy has significantly increased the local investment into the transit authority and has also expanded its service area to all of Lucas County and the City of Rossford in Wood County. In response to the local community’s renewed focus and support of TARTA, the Board adopted TARTA Next, a ten-year plan to increase services, invest in capital assets such as new mobility hubs and a zero-emissions bus fleet, and to improve customer experience through investments in technology, bus shelters and signage, and customer outreach. This transformation is well underway and powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department from the leadership team to every front-line team member.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules, such as balance sheets, revenue and expense statements, cash flow statements, etc.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Generate journal entries and review purchase orders for accuracy.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, and contract payable activities.
• Prepare invoices, expedite invoice payments, and analyze billing invoices for grant-related transactions.
• Analyze federal, state, and local grants to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and updating accounting policies, procedures, manuals, and systems.
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with administrative and management teams to collect and summarize timekeeping information.
• Ensure accurate payroll/data entry for new employees, changes to employee records, terminations, etc.
• Address employee payroll inquiries and errors, providing support for issue resolution.
• Contribute to special projects as required.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of TARTA are carried out
• Perform other related duties as required; all job descriptions are subject to change.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • Accounting theories, principles, and practices.
  • Financial analysis and research procedures.
  • Electronic financial and accounting information/application systems.
  • Relevant business software applications.
• Skill in:
  • Performing complex financial and statistical analyses.
  • Problem identification and solution recommendation.
  • Effective communication both orally and in writing.
  • Professional interaction with various organizational levels and external representatives.
  • Operating computers and general office equipment.
• Ability to:
  • Think and act independently.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
  • Implement applicable policies and procedures.
  • Analyze complex data.
  • Understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Assist in cash handling and travel to other locations in Toledo.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Bank and Credit Card reconciliations, month-end closing.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Sage 500 and ADP WorkforceNow preferred.

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be satisfied by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional overtime during peak periods.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Effort Required

The Accountant position requires continuous sitting (5.5–8 hours daily) while standing and walking are performed occasionally (0.25–2.5 hours daily). The role involves occasional bending and stooping (0.25–2.5 hours daily) and lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs. Reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling are not required. Fine manipulation is performed frequently (2.5–5.5 hours daily). Driving is never required. This is considered a moderate stress level position.

TARTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other protected status.