Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
ACCOUNTING ASST.
Pay Grade H1G
($ 50,668.80 - $ 63,336.00 - $ 75,982.40)
Basic Function
| To perform entry-level accounting or credit and collections work. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Manager, Accounting; Accounting Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates Metro financial, audit or collection records on a regular basis
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Assists in performing month-end and year-end closing activities
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Assists in the preparation of journal entries
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Assists accountants by providing supporting documents and other related materials
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Reviews purchase orders for accuracy
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Prepares invoices and invoice-related documents and reviews Accounts Receivable statements
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Establishes, maintains, and updates work orders and expedites payment of invoices according to relevant terms and conditions
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Discusses past due accounts with outside vendors and arranges payment to bring account current
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Assists in analyzing state, federal, and Metro accounting and reporting requirements and implements appropriate accounting procedures
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Assists in the development of accounting, credit and collection systems, procedures, policies, and manuals
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Performs special projects as required
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles, and practices of governmental accounting, business finance, and financial recordkeeping
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Financial analysis, research procedures, and reconciliation of customer accounts
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Ability to:
- Perform statistical and financial analyses
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing
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Prepare reports and correspondence
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Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
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Meet precision and productivity requirements
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Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
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Think and act independently
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Compile and analyze complex data
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Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the ACCOUNTING ASST. position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree - Accounting OR 4 years' experience performing support work in accounting department or collecting past due receivables
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Experience as outlined above may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
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Special Conditions
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 7/21/1994
Date Last Revised: 10/2/2013
Non-Contract: 1002A