Accountant

$56,000 - $56,000/Yr

Utah Transit Authority - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Accountant position at the Utah Transit Authority involves performing advanced professional accounting duties related to funds, assets, grant accounting, payroll, budgets, and special projects. The role requires conducting in-depth analysis of financial documents, preparing and processing financial documents, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This hybrid-remote position allows for a flexible work schedule after training, which requires in-office attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced professional accounting duties related to funds, assets, grant accounting, payroll, budgets, and special projects.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and process financial documents related to the accounting process of the assigned department or function.
• Prepare routine to complex reports and analyses as required.
• Perform all duties in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of proper accounting principles and procedures; demonstrated experience in their application preferred.
• Knowledge of specific laws, ordinances, and regulations governing financial reporting required.
• Knowledge of accounting software preferred.
• Basic typing skills and knowledge of personal computer operation, including advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to apply professional judgment in the application of standard and advanced accounting techniques and principles.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in accounting or related fields (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated experience in the application of accounting principles.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment).
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage.
• HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days).
• 10 paid holidays and two paid floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options.