Transit Coordinator – Financial Analyst

About the role

The Transit Coordinator - Financial Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of transit planning, coordination and administrative duties for the Transportation Department.

Responsibilities

• Performing transit planning, coordination, and administrative duties for the Transportation Department.
• Post award grant and contract accounting activities.
• Analysis of contract reimbursements, increments, replacements, renewals.
• Grant expenditure/revenue trends analysis.
• Assisting with budget preparation and reconciliation of the City's ledger in accounting systems.
• Working with considerable independence within established procedures, City and departmental policies.
• Managing operations within the budgetary plan.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Public Administration; at least 7 years of applicable experience; five years of experience with a municipal, state, and/or federal agency in transit planning and/or management, and/or processing documents (paper or electronic) to meet FHWA, FAA, FRA, and/or FTA requirements.

Special Requirements: 5 to 7 years grant administration experience with the Federal Transit Administration.

Skills

• General knowledge of Federal and State funding requirements.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of transit planning.
• Expertise in risk assessment and process improvement.
• High degree of communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in an auditing and internal compliance role.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• Advanced MS Excel skills related to Data Analytics, Finance and Budget Planning; MOS certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker; ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems.
• Strong presence and ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
• People Management, Dealing with Complexity, Developing Budgets, Requirements Analysis, Operations Research, Developing Process Standards, Legal Compliance, Technical Leadership, Quality Management, Financial Planning and Strategy.
• Strong knowledge of industry rules and regulations.
• Excellent observation and analytical skills.
• Ability to stay current with new rules and regulations.
• High level of precision in work.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with industries and government bodies.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and diplomacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.

Pay

Starting salary: $65,085 annually.