Hampton Roads Transit · 2 days ago
Accounting Coordinator
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.90/hr - $27.37/hr
2+ years expHampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented individuals to join their team in providing effective public transportation. The Accounting Coordinator will coordinate activities within the Accounting Department and serve as a liaison between finance and other departments, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to accounting principles.
GovernmentTransportation
Responsibilities
Act as liaison between Finance and other departments, conducting training classes on requisitions and related accounting tasks
Creates purchase requisitions for accounting, budget, and revenue services
Responsible for monthly updates of the Financial Dashboard and maintaining intranet financial related posts, i.e., Financial Related Forms, Policies and Procedures, etc
Assists in the preparation of correspondence related to the financial and administrative activities of the Department, as required to meet the needs of HRT management and the FTA
Provides administrative assistance with establishing or revising accounting procedures to conform to federal or state laws and generally accepted accounting principles
Creates updates and maintains operating manuals of policies, functions, and projects within the Accounting Department
Maintains files; schedules and makes arrangements for meetings as required; maintains executive calendar, and calendars for other designated meeting rooms for MFAC
Maintains files; schedules and makes arrangements for meetings as required; maintains executive calendar, and calendars for other designated meeting rooms ABRC
Responsible for scheduling of Committee meetings, preparation of Committee packet materials, liaison activities with Commission and staff management
Evaluates existing administrative procedures and make recommendations for improvements
Provides administrative support to the MFAC/ABRC Committee which includes preparing meeting notices and agendas for regularly scheduled meetings of the Committees, meeting set-up, recording, and transcribing meeting minutes, maintaining Commission files and other public documents
Responsible for ordering, monitoring, maintaining and distributing of office supplies for the Budget/Finance Management departments
Works closely with Director/Assistant Director of Finance on special projects
Assists in monitoring monthly reporting of KPIs or other business performance indicators for assigned business units
Performs other duties as required and work required overtime to achieve company’s goals
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures
Qualification
Required
Possession of a High School diploma or GED certificate
Accounting or bookkeeping courses
A minimum of 2 years' experience in finance/accounting department with demonstrated is required
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential
Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected
Must have a good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Must have ability to provide exceptional communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team environment
Must be a strong team player and leader with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Must be available to work outside regular hours as required
Possess a valid Driver's License
Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence)
Benefits
Unmatched benefits
Competitive wages
Company
Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton Roads Transit provides bus, paratransit, ferry & light rail service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Conner Burns
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Alexis N. Majied
Chief Communications Officer
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