Sr. Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant supports the financial operations of a growing public transit organization serving Butler County and surrounding communities. Responsibilities include processing or supervising all financial, accounting, data tracking, and reporting functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions
• Aid in managing agency fixed assets
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Support annual budgeting processes and monitor budget compliance
• Reconcile bank statements and investigate financial discrepancies
• Aid in preparation of annual financial statements, MD&A, Hinkle filing documentation, and audit support materials
• Collaborate with departments for financial and statistical data collection
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local accounting and reporting requirements
• Aid in grant application preparation, grant tracking, and related audits
• Aid in National Transit Database (NTD) reporting requirements
• Maintain accounting controls, internal controls, and financial confidentiality standards
• Collaborate with outside agencies including FTA, ODOT, and funding partners
• Prepare special financial reports and analyses as requested
• Attend meetings and training opportunities on behalf of the Director of Finance & Administration as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Experience: 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience required; experience with federal, state, or local funding sources preferred; government, transit, or nonprofit accounting experience highly desired

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with complex financial data
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to interpret financial documents, regulations, and reporting requirements

About Butler County RTA

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget near $15M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

Benefits

• 14% Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Why Join BCRTA?

At BCRTA, our team members help connect communities and improve lives through accessible transportation. We offer a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in public service.

Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and qualifications for consideration. Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.

BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes (including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation) without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, or veterans status.

Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions.