Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Employment USD 70,668 - 88,348 Yearly

SEPTA is hiring a Sr Accountant

About the Role

SEPTA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This role specializes in Accounts Receivable, focusing on preparing reimbursement requests and invoices for capital projects, third-party contractors, tenants, and miscellaneous items. You will perform various general accounting duties, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting our financial closing processes.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Comply with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • 3 years of experience in an accounting environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Office Word.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical ability.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to accomplishing duties and goals.

Technical Stack

  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office Word

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $70,668.00-$88,348.00
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
  • Retirement Security – Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays.
  • Employee Wellness – Access to wellness programs and resources.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support education and career advancement.
  • Positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
  • Free SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving unlimited access to all SEPTA services.

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.

Required Skills
Microsoft Office ExcelMicrosoft Office WordAccountingAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
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SEPTA

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region in the Philadelphia area. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth.

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Job Details
Department Finance and Accounting
Category other
Posted 15 days ago