Accounting Manager

Sun Tran; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sun Tran in Tucson, Arizona seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial management systems, supervise the accounting team, and ensure accurate reporting. The role analyzes accounts, completes special projects, and supports year-end processes.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years supervisory experience, preferably in public-sector or government accounting; strong budgeting and reporting systems knowledge is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff: review work, provide training, maintain checks and balances, conduct evaluations.
• Manage financial systems: prepare journal entries, balance accounts, assist with budget reporting, and maintain schedules.
• Prepare and distribute monthly operational and financial reports.
• Analyze problem accounts and expenditures, researching issues, and presenting solutions.
• Support special projects including year-end reports, budget analysis, and intergovernmental agreement billing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Sun Tran is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial management systems and supervise the accounting team. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages personnel, analyzes accounts and completes special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise accounting staff: review work, provide training, maintain checks and balances, conduct evaluations.
• Manage financial systems: prepare journal entries, balance accounts, assist with budget reporting, and maintain schedules.
• Prepare and distribute monthly operational and financial reports.
• Analyze problem accounts and expenditures, researching issues, and presenting solutions.
• Support special projects including year-end reports, budget analysis, and intergovernmental agreement billing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public-sector or government accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for employees and dependents, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a generous retirement plan.

Background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen are required for selected positions. We are an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Company Description

Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson.