Accountant III

About the role

The Accountant will oversee complex financial reporting activities for multiple entities including San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close, including account analyses and reconciliations.
• Review and evaluate accounting processes and procedures for compliance with GAAP, GASB, Federal Transit Administration requirements, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Act as a liaison between departments, organizations, and agencies, resolving complex accounting issues.
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs).
• Hire, mentor, and supervise professional and technical staff.
• Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed.
• Cook staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, and monitor and evaluate employee performance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including financial statements, board reports, and other required financial and compliance reports.
• Prepare and submit the National Transit Database report, Financial Transaction Report to the State Controller's Office, and Popular Annual Financial Reports (PAFRs).
• Perform capital project accounting, manage the capital asset system, and prepare/submit monthly and quarterly funding claims.
• Evaluate job performance of staff, including professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner, promoting safety awareness and following safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time accounting experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPFO designation.
• Experience in governmental accounting, GASB, enterprise fund accounting, grants, capital assets, payroll, or accounts payable.
• Full-time experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Experience utilizing Tier 1 ERP databases, with a strong preference for PeopleSoft.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.