Senior Accountant - Grants and Projects (Finance)

BASIC PURPOSE

·    PSTA receives approximately 95% or more of its capital funding from grants and over 25% in operating grants. This position is responsible for maintaining a professional grant and capital project accounting system, ensuring that grant, capital project accounting and budgeting activities are properly executed, accurately, and in a timely manner. 

·      This position is responsible for the decision making and matters of significance as it relates to grant and project accounting and coordinating these activities with other departments to meet the goals and objectives of the Authority and compliance requirements.

·         This position is also responsible for being the lead on the capital budget process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·     Works with the  Grants Administrator on grant compliance with thorough knowledge and understanding of all grants related to federal regulations, circulars and directives. Keeps current on all federal, state, and local funding programs and all associated requirements.

·      Plans, coordinates and completes division activities involving the Capital Improvement Program budget, grants and capital project accounting.

·    Develops and implements accounting policies, procedures and internal controls related to grants and capital projecting accounting in compliance with federal and state regulations.

·         Prepares grant drawdowns and expense reimbursements.

·         Prepares and/or does quality assurance on the monthly Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) grant invoices, as well as preparing the annual CTD rate model annually and the CTD Annual Operating Report.

·        Updates the five-year capital improvement plan working with all the divisions and works with the Grants Department on funding the plan and preparing all related reports.

·         Provides support and direction on projects; analyzes and tracks existing projects and     project budgets.

·   Assists with all grants-related audits including required reporting included in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, National Transit Database Report, Federal Transit Administration Triennial Review and other audits.

·    Prepares and reviews financial reports monthly, quarterly and at year-end to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial information.

·         Prepares necessary journal entries and performs reconciliations on a monthly basis, and all monthly grants reports as assigned.

·         Performs other duties as assigned to assist the  Grants Administrator and Chief Financial Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting.

·         Experience: Must have a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in accounting. Previous experience in grants is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·      Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices, Governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting practices and procedures.

·     Skilled in: Computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with personnel at all levels of management.  

·     Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written; develop and maintain effective working relationships with all employees Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Demonstrate independent judgement and initiative, work successfully in a team environment.

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