Senior Accountant

The Rapid is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position performs advanced accounting and financial reporting functions, including account reconciliations, revenue analysis, grant accounting, budget monitoring, fixed asset management, and audit support.

The Senior Accountant plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, meeting reporting requirements, and ensuring the effective management of Agency funds, grants, and capital projects.

This is an on-site position based in Grand Rapids Michigan

 

What You'll Do

• Prepare bank deposits, process and reconcile cash receipt payments.
• Manage and analyze month end entries and monthly financial statements.
• Manage chart of accounts and prepare budget adjustments reports for operating and grant budgets.
• Manage, analyze and reconcile various revenue sources such as property taxes, state operating assistance, Wave, Fare box, and TVM.
• Coordinate annual audit by preparing, adjusting journal entries, work papers, and account analysis and assist the Finance Manager as needed.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations of general and grants ledger and report variances.
• Coordinate and reconcile monthly reports for capital projects for proper tracking and reimbursement of expenditures a structure for quarterly invoices of grants to Federal and State agencies required by management and external agencies.
• Track acquisitions, deletions, and reconcile fixed assets on a monthly basis. Assist in a bi-annual physical count.
• Participate in internal and external audits for compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field; plus three (3) years of governmental accounting/finance experience at least three of the following areas: month-end and year-end closing processes, revenue recognition and reporting, audit preparation, regulatory compliance, or financial analysis and discrepancy resolution OR;
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field and five (5) years of working experience in at least three of the following areas: month-end and year-end closing processes, revenue recognition and reporting, audit preparation, regulatory compliance, or financial analysis and discrepancy resolution.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn new and/or proprietary systems as required.

Core Competencies:

• Safety and Reliability – Maintains accurate financial records and ensure reliable, compliant accounting practices.
• Accountability and Responsibility - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work performed. Achieves results with little oversight.
• Adaptability and Problem Solving - Ability to analyze financial issues and develop effective solutions.
• Collaboration and Partnership- Ability to build effective working relationships to support financial operations.
• Customer Service Excellence- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement – seeks opportunities to improve account processes and efficiency.
• Community and Environmental Stewardship – promotes responsible use of public funds and Authority resources.
• Employee Engagement and Professionalism – demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Why Join The Rapid?

At The Rapid, our work connects people to their communities. Join a team committed to providing safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation throughout Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming

We offer: 

• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Retirement Plans - 10% employer contribution to 403(b) and access to a 457 plan
• Insurance Coverage - Employer paid Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support - Employee assistance program, fitness center access, and gym membership reimbursement
• Free Transportation - Ride The Rapid at no cost with your employee badge (includes eligible dependents)
• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation and sick time accrues monthly

 

The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply.
The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.