Junior Accountant

Temporary Position - M-F 8am-5pm - 40 hours a week

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Accountant is responsible for performing accounting and related tasks across a variety of areas within the Accounting function.

REPORTS TO: Senior Accountant

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Four-year degree in accounting or related field

Zero to two years of experience working in accounting or related field

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accounts Payable

o Review and enter all Client Access, Client Regional Operations and Genesee Transportation Council invoices for payment

o Enter vendor wire payments and wage garnishments into Lawson for all companies

o Enter and cut checks for Capital invoices on a monthly basis

o Perform deposits on a weekly basis for both Client and regionals

o Respond to inquiries from internal customers and external vendors

o Prepare and mail vendor checks

o Establish, update, and maintain vendor records in Lawson

o Prepare monthly travel card reconciliation spreadsheet

o Process weekly workers’ compensation payments

o Perform monthly Regional vendor accruals and bank reconciliations.

Fare Media Fulfillment

o Process fare media orders, returns/refunds and exchanges

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to perform a variety of routine duties involving the use of procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standard practice where the employee could make minor decisions and use some judgment.

Ability to work from objectives defined by supervisor or by explicit procedures and rules. Proceeds alone on routine work and refers questionable cases to supervisor.

Finished work not regularly reviewed by supervisor. Performance of tasks and activities are reviewed by supervisor on a scheduled basis. Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce.

Strong time management skills; ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.