Accountant

Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Reporting
 Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly,
and annual financial reports for management and
the CFO.
 Monitor actual expenditures against the approved
budget and report variances with analysis.
 Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and
ensure all accounts are properly reconciled.
2. Accounting Operations
 Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
functions performed by accounting staff.
 Review and approve journal entries,
reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
 Ensure proper coding of transactions to general
ledger accounts and grant/project codes.
3. Payroll Oversight
 Supervise the Payroll Accountant in the accurate
and timely processing of payroll.
 Ensure payroll compliance with applicable federal,
state, and local regulations.
4. Audit Coordination
 Serve as the primary point of contact for external
auditors.
 Prepare and organize supporting documentation
and schedules required for the annual audit.
 Implement audit recommendations and ensure
findings are addressed in a timely manner.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
 Prepare and submit required reports to MnDOT,
WisDOT, and the National Transit Database (NTD).
 Ensure compliance with applicable federal transit
regulations and reporting requirements.
6. Staff Supervision
 Directly supervise the Payroll Accountant and
Accounting Clerk.
 Provide coaching, performance feedback, and
professional development support.
 Assign and review work to ensure accuracy,
timeliness, and adherence to established
procedures.
7. Other Duties
 Identify and recommend improvements to
accounting processes and internal controls.
 Assist the CFO with special projects, analysis, and
other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field required, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
 Minimum of four (4) years of progressive
accounting experience, with at least one (1) year in
a supervisory or lead role.
 Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
principles.
 Proficiency with accounting software required;
experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
 Experience with public sector, transit, or grant
accounting a plus.
 Familiarity with MnDOT, WisDOT, or NTD reporting
a plus.
 Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills,
and ability to manage competing priorities.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
 Must be able to sit for an extended period of time.
 Must have manual dexterity to operate a
computer and other office equipment.