SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Company Overview

Metro holds a distinctive position as one of the largest and most comprehensive transportation agencies in the U.S., serving over 9.6 million people within a 1,433-square-mile region – nearly a third of California’s population. We function as planner, coordinator, designer, builder, and operator of transportation networks in this densely populated county.

About the Role:

Metro is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to perform complex accounting, payroll, and financial analyses and reporting of the agency’s financial transactions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of Metro’s financial and payroll records, contributing to critical financial processes and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex accounting, budget, grant billing, and payroll research and analyses.
• Review and validate the accuracy of financial, receivable, payable, and payroll records.
• Analyze complex grant agreements, bond issues, and other financial contracts.
• Prepare and present various financial, cost allocation, labor, and management reports.
• Monitor and analyze financial data, including general ledger reconciliations.
• Recommend or approve journal and adjusting entries.
• Provide audit support and communicate accounting and reporting issues.
• Prepare audit schedules and analyses.
• Identify and develop accounting processes to improve system utilization and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate accounting systems for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review procurement requirements.
• Respond to inquiries and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and implement required financial reports.
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of automated financial systems.
• Assist in developing accounting/payroll forms, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to assigned staff.
• Contribute to Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A combination of education and/or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in accounting performing financial analysis or governmental financial reporting; specialized experience may be required for some positions.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or alternative transportation.
• CPA and/or CMA preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying GAAP and/or GASB in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Experience using accounting software such as Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, logical formulas).
• Experience analyzing and applying contractual requirements for grants and funding.
• Experience preparing financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows).

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing, budgeting, information systems, grants billing, project accounting, payroll processes, and labor laws.
• Familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in query tools, advanced spreadsheets, and report creation.
• Understanding of supervisory principles.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels and external representatives.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in operating computers and office equipment.

Key Abilities:

• Compile and analyze complex data.
• Foster team cooperation.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Meet tight deadlines.
• Handle confidential information.
• Understand and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.
• Oversee, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Recruitment Timeline (Subject to Change):

• Exams projected for the week of May 8, 2025.
• Interviews projected for the week of May 19, 2025.
• Monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for updates.

Application Procedure:

• Apply online at www.metro.net.
• Computers are available at METRO Headquarters, Employment Office (One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012).
• Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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