The San Mateo County Transit District serves nearly 100,000 customers each weekday on its SamTrans buses, Redi-Wheel paratransit vehicles, Caltrain commuter rail cars and shuttles, as well as a robust capital program. The Transit District, which is in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, also is the managing agency for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Staff enjoys a dynamic organization that fosters personal development and professional advancement of its staff. The Transit District’s core values include integrity, customer focus, respect, quality, teamwork, leadership and accountability. Excellent benefits are provided.
TITLE: Accountant 1 (Treasury)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Exempt (Full-Time)
DIVISION: Finance
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 19, 2024 (1 st Cutoff Sunday April 19 th , 2024)
PAY RANGE: $1,277.53 - $1,950.90 weekly ($66,432 - $101,441 estimated annual)
WORK LOCATION: San Carlos, CA
JOB SUMMARY: The Accountant 1 (Treasury) will report to the Manager, Revenue and is responsible for accounts receivable, billing, collections, general ledger journal entries, and reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for all business units: San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare billing invoices and revenue recognition for all business units.
- Provide accurate billing for Shuttle program. Rail track maintenance and ParaTransit services. In addition to consignee and residential pass and parking sales and pilot programs as requested.
- Manage consumer price index adjustments for rentals and customer data review and updates for all lease increases.
- Liaison and resolve all billing problems with internal business partners and external customers.
- Review, analyze, and reconcile billing revenue accounts with the general ledge and resolve all discrepancies and variances.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for receivable accounts.
- Prepare year-end adjustment and audit request for billing samples.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Analyze, record, bill and journalize all revenue products.
- Prepare and enter journal entries for month-end and year-end closing.
- Process Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) credit card refunds.
- Liaison with Real Estate department on aged receivables.
- Prepare and send out dunning letters to customers for all business units and follow up on delinquent accounts and make recommendations.
- Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION : Works under the supervision of the Manager, Revenue who directs work, establishes goals and objectives, and evaluates performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Associate degree in accounting, Business or a related field.
- Three (3) years’ full time related experience in revenue operations.
- Three (3) years’ full time accounting experience working with computerized accounting systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and various deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite program.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases (e.g. PeopleSoft).
- Effective written and oral communications skills.
SELECTION PROCESS MAY INCLUDE: The process will include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AT SAMTRANS:
For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit, https://www.samtrans.com/jobs
Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year
Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days per year
Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more
Transportation: Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents
Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time
Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)
- Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
- New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
HOW TO APPLY:
- To apply, please visit the https://www.samtrans.com/jobs . Complete an online employment application by Sunday, May 19, 2024 . A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@samtrans.com .
- SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
