Accountant

AccountantJoin HART as an Accountant and support the financial operations behind essential public transportation. You will prepare account analyses, reconciliations, audit schedules and journal entries, work with the chart of accounts, and resolve complex issues involving multiple groups. All work follows generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable federal, state and local requirements, and HART policies.Support the responsible management of public resources and transportation services that connect our community.Apply your accounting skills across fixed assets, accounts receivable, revenue and regional fare systems.Earn an annual salary of $55,458.24–$64,250.40 while contributing to cross-department projects and agency goals.Fixed Assets and Financial ReportingIdentify and document capital asset purchases, maintain fixed asset records and coordinate the annual asset inventory with other departments.Review travel requests and expense reports for accuracy. Prepare annual financial reports for the National Transit Database.Complete monthly fuel tax returns, related journal entries and reconciliations. Provide backup for daily Count Room duties and quarterly night audits.Accounts ReceivableProcess fare-card sales orders received in person, by telephone or by email. Set up and maintain customer accounts, generate invoices and resolve billing questions.Record sales, risk insurance claims and other transactions for monthly billing. Review trial balances and prepare general journal entries.Report fare-card sales amounts and quantities to internal and external users, including the HART and THS, Inc. Boards.Revenue AccountingAudit revenue streams, including GFI fare boxes, count rooms, retail sales outlets and petty cash drawers. Assist with maintaining change machines and ticket vending machines.Audit accounts receivable pass inventory, employee travel requests and reimbursements, and balance sheet reconciliation processes.Review data recorded by the Accounting Assistant – GFI and report monthly ridership, ensuring special events are recorded properly. Administer special-event reporting keys and tracking.Serve as the internal THS streetcar accounting resource, including billing the City of Tampa and attending monthly THS Board meetings.Regional eFares and Agency ProjectsSupport regional eFares financial back-office deliverables. Develop financial test plans with scenarios and expected outcomes, analyze results, troubleshoot issues and recommend resolutions.Identify reporting needs and define requirements. Develop and perform financial back-office processes and reconciliations supporting net settlements with participating agencies.Maintain the GP financial reporting system for regional eFares transactions, prepare journal entries and perform related accounting functions.Serve as a project manager or team member on initiatives and stretch assignments designated by the Portfolio Steering Committee through the Project Management Office. Perform other accounting and work-related duties as assigned.What Success Looks LikeAccurate financial records. Your analyses, journal entries, reconciliations and reports are complete, clear and reliable.Sound financial practices. You follow GAAP, governmental accounting requirements and HART procedures while protecting confidential information.Timely results. You organize competing priorities, meet critical deadlines and adapt to changing agency needs.Effective collaboration. You communicate clearly, resolve complex issues and build productive relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.What You BringRequiredA bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and three to five years of relevant experience.Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods; governmental accounting laws and guidelines; and Authority rules, regulations, procedures and functions.Ability to analyze fiscal records, perform complex written and numerical work, and interpret laws and regulations affecting financial activities.Ability to assist with large public-sector budgets, develop and recommend sound financial strategies, and make decisions under pressure.Ability to prepare and present accurate narrative, statistical and financial reports, including reports for the HART Board, State Auditor, and federal and state grants.Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide updates to senior managers, elected officials and community groups.Ability to establish effective working relationships with public officials, public and private agencies, businesses and the public, and collaborate with directors and senior managers.Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, manage stress and interruptions, and respond to changing goals and needs.Ability to perform professional work involving data, people and technology; maintain strict confidentiality; and contribute as a flexible team leader or team member.Knowledge of accounting-related data processing applications, Excel and word processing software.Licenses and CertificationsNone required.Tools and EquipmentUse computers for data entry, word processing and accounting, along with standard office equipment such as copiers and multiline telephone systems.Work Environment and Physical DemandsWork is primarily performed in a standard office environment, with occasional assignments in outdoor, street, community or shop environments and exposure to all weather conditions.Duties require prolonged sitting, frequent computer use and walking, and may involve standing, bending, reaching, stooping and lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Safety and Security ResponsibilitiesAll HART employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, contractors, visitors and coworkers. Employees must follow health, safety, security and quality management procedures; recognize and report accidents and hazardous conditions; help develop and promote workplace safety procedures; and properly use and care for assigned equipment and materials.HART promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training as required.Apply to Join HARTBring your accounting expertise and commitment to accurate financial reporting to HART. Apply for Accountant, requisition 26-056. This position is open until filled.Equal Employment Opportunity and AccommodationsHART is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal or state law. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of every responsibility, duty or skill required. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.It is the responsibility of all HART employees to provide a safe and secure environment for HART customers, contractors, visitors and fellow co-workers. HART employees are also responsible for:Adhering to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, and quality management.Recognizing and reporting all accidents and hazardous conditions.Assisting in the development of workplace safety procedures for their respective departments.Promoting workplace safety procedures within their department.Adhering to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.