Senior Accounting Manager

Oversee and responsible for managing the people and functions of the Finance Department, including accounts receivable, payroll, grant accounting, fixed assets, and cash reporting. This position performs a variety of professional-level duties involving various accounting activities; analyzes and reconciles complex financial transactions; maintains the accuracy of the ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; prepares and maintains accurate financial records and reports; assists in the preparation of annual audit, monthly and year-end closing.

One Team! One TARTA! The role of the Accounting Manager will focus on supporting finance within a new TARTA. In 2020, TARTA embarked on a transformational journey with the development of TARTA Next, a ten-year plan to increase community value through public transit services that make a positive impact. This transformation is powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department from the leadership team to every front-line (and behind-the-scenes) team member.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and provide leadership to direct reports, including accountants and cash counters, ensuring effective performance management, professional development, and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Procurement Manager and Grants Manager to support financial planning, reporting, and compliance efforts.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial and other statements and reports for review and presentation by the CFO.
• Provide financial information and effective support to the CEO, CFO and other executive staff.
• Ensure payroll is completed timely and accurately, including the filing of all required reports. Reconciles provider produced 941 reports to General Ledger.
• Act as the finance liaison to grants and assists the grant manager in federal reporting and
• compliance. Submits timely draws for grants.
• Manage and oversee the annual financial statement audit process.
• Manage the implementation of new accounting standards and requirements
• Prepare financial and other budget reports at regular intervals.
• Prepare state and federal reports as required
• Assist in the submission of financial section of NTD.
• Provide accounting services essential to assist in the preparation, administration, supervision, and control of the budget.
• Coordinate with the CFO for cash flow management.
• Establish internal controls and financial processes.
• Perform other related duties as required; all job descriptions are subject to change.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use TARTA's technology and work to maintain proficiency.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FASB and GASB.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and experience with single audit.
• Experience with budgets, financial statements, month-end and year-end closing.
• Experience with Grant Management is preferred.
• Shows a high moral character and strong business ethics.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to create new processes to enhance departmental efficiencies.

Excellent attendance record.

• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all staff and utilize conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions according to TARTA's Accounting Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Ten (10) years of accounting experience is required, and nonprofit accounting is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in a leadership position

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be satisfied by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Effort Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Extensive use of a computer and keyboard and viewing of a computer screen is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required of this job include vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.