Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY Responsible for all accounting functions and financial reporting along with responsibility for payroll administration, including practices and procedures to establish accurate recordkeeping and payroll compliance as well as delegation of duties to assigned employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Oversees the organization's financial reporting and recordkeeping, providing oversight to personnel responsible for underlying financial programs.
- Collaborates with direct reports to develop and implement accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Oversees the payroll function and personnel to ensure timely and complete payroll records and compliance with union contracts.
- Develops and implements payroll practices and communicates with human resources staff to provide guidance on related issues.
- Backup for Payroll Supervisor
- Provide accounting staff with adjustments to financial records required to maintain accurate reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
- Provide guidance to accounting staff regarding GAAP and GASB standards when necessary to ensure departmental compliance.
- Participate as a member of the management team to provide professional insight related to the development of strategic initiatives for the department.
- Review departmental work processes and methodologies then recommend potential solutions to management to improve operational efficiency.
- Performs reporting and adheres to statutory regulations mandated by federal, state and local government.
- Oversees Community billings, Schedule of Expenditures of Financial Awards (SEFA), and National Transit Database (NTD) financial reporting
- Oversees billing of KCMO contract, including calculation of monthly contract performance penalties.
- Oversees and provides guidance on the implementation of enhancements to financial systems. Advises staff, collaborates with other departments and develops solutions.
- Oversee and provide guidance on Cash forecasting.
- Presentation of financial materials as required.
- Provide support to the Financial Planning and Analysis department on various budgetary needs including but not limited to forecasted community billing, projected contract performance penalties, and forecasted share fare (RideKC Freedom).
- Trains and develops staff.
- Works with direct reports to establish goals, evaluates employee performance and provides feedback, provides guidance and leadership to staff and resolves any issues that may arise.
- Oversees organization's financial audits, providing guidance to staff throughout the process, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, coordinating with other departments, and enhancing system reporting processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (1 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - Position has moderate fiscal responsibility. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience in accounting with increasing levels of responsibility.
- An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications - Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting or Finance, Master of Science Degree in Economics, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certifications.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Accounting principles, standards and practices (GAAP and GASB).
- KCATA's financial reporting needs.
- Federal reporting requirements for SEFA and NTD reporting.
- Designated and restricted fund management.
- Cash forecasting.
- Standard payroll practices.
- Statutory payroll regulations and deadlines.
- KCATA's financial systems.
- Audit techniques.
Skill in: - Verbal and written communication.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Leadership
- Conflict negotiation.
Ability to: - Pay close attention to detail.
- Manage competing priorities and multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines.
- Analyze system and staff processes.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK - Will work in a normal office environment. Will sometimes be required to work and/or attend meetings or events in public and at all RideKC locations.
- Monday through Friday 8am until 5pm.
- Occasional abnormal hours are expected and required for specific events and to reach all employees.
TRAVEL - Occasional travel within the metropolitan area may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS - This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and requires medium physical effort. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE) EEO STATEMENT KCATA is an equal opportunity employer
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Monday to Friday,