Senior Accountant

Overview                                     

Maintains general ledger and its subsidiary ledgers, as assigned, to ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of PSTA’s financial and statutory reporting.

Coordinates with all the departments that impact the general ledger accounts assigned to assure accurate and timely reporting.

Provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers. 

Responsibilities 

·         Serves as backup for the accounts payable function.

·         Reviews and approves the weekly check runs.

·         Reviews vendor statements with the accountant for accuracy and completeness.

·         Conducts audits on the vendor invoices to make sure compliant with our PSTA policies.

·         Assists with research and compliance with new GASB Pronouncements and works with the Director of Accounting on implementation.

·         Assists with the data required for the  AP accrual monthly to ensure the accuracy of the accrual.

·         Serves as a backup for the fixed asset function.

·         Produces the quarterly fuel tax rebate for the state and monthly fuel reports for the CFO.

·         Provides assistance to  the Director of Accounting with variance analysis for meetings with Senior Management.

·         Performs timely year-end analysis as needed to ensure all fiscal year activity is properly recorded.

·         Works with the Director of Accounting on completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

·         Assists with training various levels of personnel within the authority as needed.

·         Revises, develops, and submits to the Director of Accounting  suggestions for changes to policies and procedures that will benefit the authority with compliance and efficiency issues.

·         Handles yearly Unclaimed Property reporting.

·         Assists the Revenue Manager and team as needed to understand how revenue flows through the system. 

·         Meets or exceeds deadlines to ensure Performance Scorecard goals achieved.

·         Responsible for monthly reconciliations of all assigned Balance Sheet accounts, which are subject to change periodically.

·         Develops audit schedules for annual audit.

Coordinates collection of audit  material when requested.

·         Develops or keeps current a policy manual of assigned tasks in an electronic format.

·         Assists members of the team as priorities dictate.

·         Performs additional duties as assigned to assist the Director of Accounting and the Chief Financial Officer. 

Qualifications  

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience: Minimum of three years current professional accounting experience, ...