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.

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

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

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.