Responsibilities
- Prepare various financial journal entries during SEPTA’s monthly and annual financial close.
- Prepare capital invoices for reimbursement from governmental agencies.
- Prepare quarterly reports for submission to governmental agencies.
- Review and approve third party invoices.
- Issue rental invoices to SEPTA’s tenants and assist in resolving any discrepancies.
- Maintain capital project database, including the setup and budget changes for projects along with daily maintenance.
- Maintain reports derived from capital project database for invoicing purposes.
- Perform quarterly account analysis.
- Prepare monthly and annual internal reports.
- Perform collection activities for outstanding receivables.
- Prepare daily cash reconciliation.
- Assist in quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
- Process the posting of cash receipts to appropriate receivables and general ledger accounts.
- Become familiar with the duties of the department manager and others within the department to serve as back-up, as needed.
- Assist with ERP implementation, including data verification, testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3 years of experience in an accounting environment required.
- Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Excellent analytical ability required.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to accomplishing duties and goals required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
- Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
- Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
- Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!
Additional Information
- SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
