VIA Metropolitan Transit · 5 months ago
Accountant - Revenue Accounting
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expVIA Metropolitan Transit is seeking an Accountant specializing in Revenue Accounting to perform complex accounting tasks and maintain financial records. The role requires independent judgment to analyze data, prepare financial reports, and ensure adherence to accounting principles and standards.
GovernmentHomeland SecurityPublic SafetyPublic TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Prepare schedules, journal entries, budgets, reports, analysis, financial statements, audit work papers, and other financial documentation
Reconcile various general ledger accounts and other financial data
Analyze operating statistics, budgetary variances, labor expenses, revenue receipts, and other financial and statistical data
Maintain accounting support records pertaining to, but not limited to payroll, investments, budget, revenue, leases, fixed assets, capital projects, grants, and inventory
Make recommendations for improvements to the accounting system assist in making the improvements and changes, as applicable
Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards, and VIA’s policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least three (3) years of experience
Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Have or the ability to obtain knowledge of applicable federal regulations and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards
Must have the ability to apply accounting theory and practice
Must be able to analyze and interpret fiscal records and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements
Must have good planning and organizational skills
Must be able to work independently using analytical skills, initiative, and good judgment while performing work that requires making decisions based on precedent and VIA policy
Must be able to maintain complex accounting records
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information such as employee pay rates and budget data
Must have the ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and employees and maintain effective working relationships
Must have a high degree of oral and written communicative skills
Must have working knowledge of automated accounting systems and of automated spreadsheet application
Must be able to maintain good work attendance
Company
VIA Metropolitan Transit
VIA Metropolitan Transit is a transportation company that provides bus, paratransit, vanpool, express, via primo, routes and ride services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$268MKey Investors
Federal Transit Administration
2024-12-18Grant· $268M
Leadership Team
Tremell Brown
Deputy CEO
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