Accountant I (Treasury)

  • SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
  • San Carlos, California
  • May 01, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance
  • Salary: $66,431.56 - $101,446.80 Annually USD

Job Description

General

The Accountant I (Treasury) will report to the Manager, Revenue and is responsible for accounts receivable, billing, collections, general ledger journal entries, and reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for all business units: San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 19, 2024 (1st Cutoff Friday April 19th, 2024)

Essential Functions & Duties

  • Prepare billing invoices and revenue recognition for all business units.
  • Provide accurate billing for Shuttle program. Rail track maintenance and ParaTransit services. In addition to consignee and residential pass and parking sales and pilot programs as requested.
  • Manage consumer price index adjustments for rentals and customer data review and updates for all lease increases.
  • Liaison and resolve all billing problems with internal business partners and external customers.
  • Review, analyze, and reconcile billing revenue accounts with the general ledge and resolve all discrepancies and variances.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for receivable accounts.
  • Prepare year-end adjustment and audit request for billing samples.
Examples of Duties
  • Analyze, record, bill and journalize all revenue products.
  • Prepare and enter journal entries for month-end and year-end closing.
  • Process Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) credit card refunds.
  • Liaison with Real Estate department on aged receivables.
  • Prepare and send out dunning letters to customers for all business units and follow up on delinquent accounts and make recommendations.
  • Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
  • Associate degree in accounting, Business or a related field.
  • Three (3) years’ full time related experience in revenue operations.
  • Three (3) years’ full time accounting experience working with computerized accounting systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and various deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite program.
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases (e.g. PeopleSoft).
  • Effective written and oral communications skills.


Additional Information

T HE SELECTION PROCESS May Include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions . Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process . Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process .

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AT SAMTRANS:

For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit, https://www.samtrans.com/jobs

Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year

Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days per year

Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more

Transportation: Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents

Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time

Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)

Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation

New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. o f the listed closing date . A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application . Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request . If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Departmen t at recruitment@samtrans.com .
  • SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment . We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer . Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.


Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:
  • Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  • Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  • Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

Retirement Medical Benefits:
  • Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  • Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

Holidays and Paid Time Off:
  • Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  • Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  • Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

Financial Planning Benefits:
  • Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  • CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  • Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  • Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  • Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

Growth and Education Benefits:
  • Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  • Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.

Other Amazing Benefits:
  • Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  • Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  • Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Address

San Carlos, California United States View Map