Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Job Summary
PAY RATE
SEIU Professional
Step 1 ($45.64/hourly) - Step 5 ($59.66/hourly)
REPORTS TO
Manager of Accounting
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work of a moderate to difficult nature; performs related duties as assigned.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next 12 months. The incumbent will independently perform full range of accounting duties in the General Accounting Department under the Office of the Assistant Controller, including reviewing, analyzing and classifying accounting documents and transactions. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform professional work of a moderate to difficult nature; performs analysis, interact with budget coordinators and other department personnel inside and outside the District and perform general ledger functions as assigned by the Manager of Accounting. Successful applicants may be assigned to work on any or all of the following entities: BART, CCJPA (Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority), and RHBT (Retiree Health Benefit Trust).
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Analyzes capital project and operating cost reports for BART or Capitol Corridor on a continuing basis including coordination with other departments to ensure correctness of the reports.
- Performs a various range of analysis and reconciliation as it pertains to capital projects, assets and liabilities and revenues and expense accounts.
- Extracts and analyzes billable charges for BART or Capitol Corridor from the Project Billing financial module and prepares and updates billing related worksheets, schedules, and sends invoices to granting agencies; manage grants and ensure that billable charges are billed timely.
- Manages outstanding receivables; resolves any questions or disputed charges and ensure payments are received timely.
- Prepares journal entries, analyzes transactions and accounts and assists in the monthly and year-end close of Capitol Corridor and the District’s books and records.
- Examines and tests reliability of accounting documents and transactions to ensure accuracy of information and calculations.
- Assists in the preparation of schedules, reports, and analysis required by internal and external auditors.
- Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports - Retiree Health Benefit Trust, Survivor Benefit Trust, State Controller's Report for Capitol Corridor, BART, National Transit Database for BART, others as required.
- Organizes financial data using Advanced Excel functions and prepares pertinent documentation and reports.
- Provides technical support to other departments, accountants and clerical staff.
- Recommends changes to accounting policies and procedures for improvement and to conform with federal or state laws and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Communicates with necessary parties inside and outside District to resolve accounting questions; Interprets and applies rules and regulations of the District and other government rules and regulations affecting the District in accounting matters.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process", failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application.
Tentative Selection Process Timeline: Deadline to Submit Application May 17, 2024 Review for Minimum Qualifications May 20, 2024 Written Exam on Accounting Principles May 31, 2024 Interview and Practical Exam (Excel) Week of June 13, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before outside candidates.
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Examples of Duties
Analyzes capital project cost reports on a continuing basis including coordination with other departments to ensure correctness of the reports.
Reconciles capital project cost reports to the general ledger and fixed asset records.
Assists in the preparation of schedules, reports, and records analysis required by internal and external auditors.
Establishes or revises accounting procedures to conform with federal or state laws and generally accepted accounting principles.
Creates, updates, and maintains operating manuals of policies, functions and projects within the Controller’s Office.
Examines and tests reliability of payroll records, accounts payable documents and general accounting records.
Assists in the monthly and year-end close of the District’s books and records.
Reviews journal entries prepared by accountants for propriety, accuracy and completeness.
Responds to surveys, questionnaires and other statistical inquiries related to the District’s financial reports.
Provides technical support to other departments, accountants, and clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
The equivalent of four (4) years of professional verifiable experience in professional accounting experience, preferably in a government or public agency setting.
Substitution:
An Associate in Arts degree in accounting plus seven (7)years of sub-professional accounting support work as a full charge bookkeeper; or an Associate in Arts degree in accounting plus six (6) years of varied accounting work as a Junior Accountant; or 24 degree-related units in accounting plus six (6) years of professional accounting experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and terminology of general, commercial, fund and governmental accounting
- Principles and practices of payroll processing and wage and benefit plan concepts
- Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing and analysis of accounting information
- Preparation, interpretation and analysis of computer and manual input/output documents. Budgeting principles and terminology
- Standard office practices and procedures
- Applicable laws and regulations including those regulating public fiscal operations
Skill/Ability in :
- Reviewing and interpreting complex financial reports, ledgers, records and legal documents
- Verifying the accuracy of financial data
- Ensuring proper authorization and documentation for disbursements
- Analyzing, posting, balancing and reconciling financial data and accounts; making accurate mathematical calculations
- Preparing clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Explaining technical subjects to non-technical personnel and others
- Making sound independent decisions within established guidelines
Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.
Highlights
- Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
- Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
- 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
- Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
- 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 10 observed holidays and 3 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.
Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
