What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant I position at Chicago Transit Authority?
Description
SALARY
$62,714.87
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, prepares various schedules, accounting statements, financial reports and journal entries. Analyzes and compiles accounting data and financial information as required.
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes and compiles accounting data and financial information used in the preparation of accounting journals and financial reporting.
- Prepares journal entries and adjustments.
- Performs physical inventories of assets, reconciles and performs analysis on various general ledger accounts
- Maintains various accounting records and files.
- Required to properly record and post journal entries, and prepare financial statements.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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CHALLENGES
- Ensuring data is loaded accurately into accounting systems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- One (1) year of accounting experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- May be required to travel to various field locations as part of scheduled property and storeroom inventories, or on special project assignments. Working conditions will vary depending on location assigned.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Working knowledge of the practices and principles in Accounting
- Working knowledge of business related software including Access, Excel, Word, etc.
- Working knowledge of the processes and procedures in the preparation of accounting statements, records, and reports
- Good organization skills and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate financial information analysis skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the Accounting department
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General office environment
- May be required to travel to various filed locations as part of scheduled assignments
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel).
- Other standard office equipment.
Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA.
Primary Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job: Accounting/Finance
Job Posting: Apr 26, 2024, 2:58:39 PM
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)
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