Staff Accountant

Marble Valley Regional Transit District; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Marble Valley Regional Transit District is hiring a Staff Accountant to support the Finance Department. Responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general accounting to ensure accurate records and GAAP compliance.

This role handles vendor invoices, payments, revenue processing for fare, bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and audit prep.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and employee payment requests in a timely manner.
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts.
• Ensure expenses are properly approved, coded, and documented.
• Process customer payments and apply them to the appropriate accounts.
• Monitor bank accounts for ACH payments and reconcile deposits.
• Process and reconcile daily fare revenue and prepare bank deposits.
• Record and allocate fare revenue to the appropriate accounts, routes, and revenue categories.
• Prepare and process agency voucher billing for transportation services.
• Maintain accurate revenue records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and the general ledger.
• Assist with financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Process bi-weekly volunteer reimbursements through QuickBooks.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks

Excel

General ledger maintenance

Account reconciliations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our Finance Department. This position is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general accounting functions that ensure accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with applicable laws, including the ADA.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and employee payment requests in a timely manner.
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts.
• Ensure expenses are properly approved, coded, and documented.

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer payments and apply them to the appropriate accounts.
• Monitor bank accounts for ACH payments and reconcile deposits.

Revenue & Fare Processing

• Process and reconcile daily fare revenue and prepare bank deposits.
• Record and allocate fare revenue to the appropriate accounts, routes, and revenue categories.
• Prepare and process agency voucher billing for transportation services.
• Maintain accurate revenue records and supporting documentation.

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and the general ledger.
• Assist with financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Process bi-weekly volunteer reimbursements through QuickBooks.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve accounting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.