Accounting Manager

Sun Tran; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, 3–5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities, and strong GAAP knowledge. Public-sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public-sector accounting is a plus.

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

Accounting supervision

Financial reporting

Budget analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 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.

If selected for any positions, the company requires a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. 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.