Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The full salary range for the position is ($62,321.91– $93,482.87) with an anticipated starting salary between entry ($62,321.91) and midpoint ($77,902.39) of the range. It’s essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training and internal equity considerations.

The Accountant maintains accurate capital asset and financial records and supports the Agency’s financial reporting and audit processes. This role reconciles accounts, assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, ensures compliance with GASB standards, and supports internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

• Financial reporting or analysis
• General ledger accounting
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

• Experience in a governmental or public-sector accounting environment, including exposure to GAAP and GASB standards.
• Demonstrate experience using ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions to support accurate analysis and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and clearly communicate financial information.

None required.

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Records and maintains capital asset activity, including additions, deletions, and construction in progress, and prepares related monthly reports.
• Assists with the timely preparation and distribution of two Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports including audit schedules, trial balances, financial statements, journal entries, and grant-related revenue and expenditure reports.
• Reviews and audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance; maintains accounting records and supports documentation for transactions, schedules, and financial statements.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting records to support fiscal year-end closure and the preparation of accurate and complete financial reports and summaries.
• Prepares work papers and documentation for internal and external audits, responds to audit requests, explains financial practices, and assists with implementing recommended corrective actions.
• Reconciles accounts, investigates discrepancies, prepares adjusting journal entries, and conducts physical inventory as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Governmental accounting principles, including GAAP and GASB standards.
• Financial reporting and general ledger accounting practices.
• Capital asset accounting and account reconciliation methods.
• Internal controls and audit processes.
• Use of accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Analyzing and reconciling financial and capital asset records.
• Preparing financial reports and audit documentation.
• Applying accounting standards to financial transactions.
• Identifying and resolving account discrepancies.
• Using financial systems for reporting and compliance.
• Communicating effectively and maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

Work is performed in a typical office setting with routine use of standard office equipment. This role is sedentary requiring the physical exertion of up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, irregular work schedule/overtime and working with others on a team.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.