Position: | | Part-Time Senior Accountant |
 |
Municipality: | | Greater Hartford Transit District |
 |
Close Date: | | 7/30/2021 |
 |
Employment
Position: Part-Time Senior Accountant
Quasi-Municipal Agency
Close Date: July 31, 2021
General Description
The Sr. Accountant will report to
the Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services and be responsible for
supporting with the accounting and financial functions. This position will also be responsible for
delivering high quality accounting and analytical support, ensuring the
accuracy of the Agency’s accounting/financial records and meeting the timely
close for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end; work closely with the Director
of Fiscal and Administrative Services, department staff, and other members of
the Agency, as well as interface with customers, vendors, and bank
representatives, etc. Hours of work are
20 - 25 hours/week. Preferred candidate will
be subject to background check and drug test.
Resume and cover letter can be emailed to Centennial@ghtd.org.
Resume deadline: July 30, 2021.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervises
accounting staff including but not limited to reviewing staff’s work, assisting
them to prioritize their work, making sure that deadlines are met and
helping them to meeting the deadlines when needed. Monitoring staff’s performance and providing
constructive feedback and coaching/training (or retraining).
- Assists in the preparation of
month-end/quarter-end/year-end close including preparation of journal
entries, accounts analysis and reconciliation, as well as general ledger
reconciliations for proper accounting, etc. Preparation of year-end schedules.
- Identifies potential problems,
investigates and resolves problems.
- Other related duties as
assigned by Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services or Executive
Director.
Minimum Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
required.
·
Minimum of 10 years accounting work
experience - municipal
and/or governmental accounting is a plus.
·
Excellent computer skills. Strong
proficiency in Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Knowledge of MAS90 is a plus.
- To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following skills: attention to details, problem solving,
analytical, customer service, teamwork, flexibility, excellent oral and
written communication, and strong work ethics. The individual must be organized and
thorough with an ability to multitask and work independently, develop
strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, and apply knowledge of
GAAP accounting rules to various tasks and responsibilities.
The Agency is an equal
opportunity employer, and encourages applications from minorities, females, and
persons with disabilities.