Transit Accountant 1 or 2

City of Madison, WI; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Madison, WI is seeking an entry-level professional accountant to prepare financial statements, analyze expenditures and back up Federal Transit Administration grant and procurement activities. You will work under the Transit Finance Manager, with advancement from Transit Accountant 1 to 2 to 3 as experience grows.

Minimum qualifications include 2 years of accounting experience or a degree plus coursework, plus proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
• Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework; AND
• Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and analyze expenditures.
• Conduct audits and support FTA grant and procurement activities.
• Provide backup support under Transit Finance Manager direction.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Judgement and discretion

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Advanced-level accounting coursework

Proficiency in accounting software

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

This is responsible entry level professional accounting work preparing financial statements, analyzing expenditures, conducting audits, and backing up Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant and procurement activities. Work requires broad-based accounting knowledge and is characterized by the exercise of judgement and discretion. Work is performed under the direction of the Transit Finance Manager.

This series is structured to provide advancement from Transit Accountant 1 to Transit Accountant 2 to Transit Accountant 3 as a function of the employee's career development and generally occurs after two years gaining experience, mastery and greater independence at each level.

• The Transit Accountant 1 starts at $73,004.10 annually and the Transit Accountant 2 starts at $79,185.60 annually. Classification level will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on the candidate's overall qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs

-OR-

• Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework; AND
• Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs

-OR-

• Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework; AND
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience; AND
• Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs