Senior Accountant

Job Summary

South West Transit is an award‑winning Transit agency serving the South West Twin Cities area through bus, on‑demand rideshare, and shuttle services. The agency is committed to serving the needs of its customers through diverse and innovative transit solutions that build community and connect customers from where they are to where they want to go.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) guidelines.
• Develop and manage budgets for various governmental programs and departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Perform reconciliations, audits, and financial assessments to maintain accuracy and transparency.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders, governing bodies, and auditors.
• Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Implement financial controls and procedures to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
• Maintain financial records and documentation in accordance with governmental standards.
• Maintain capital asset accounting records and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in governmental accounting or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GASB standards, fund accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

• CPA or CGFM certification.

Most work is indoors in a normal office environment. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less is required. Travel within the metropolitan area to attend meetings is likely to occur one to two times monthly. There is occasional exposure to maintenance or parking facilities operated by SWT.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pension plan: PERA (employer contributions vest after 3 years!)
• Personal Leave: 21 Days Off Per Year!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary 457 and 457b (Roth) retirement plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating holiday
• Short‑term Disability Income (100% of base rate of pay)
• Long‑term Disability Income (60% of base rate of pay)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance