Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
ACCOUNTANT
Pay Grade H1H
($ 55,848.00 - $ 69,825.60 - $ 83,761.60)
Basic Function
To perform journey-level accounting work. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: 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
- Prepares basic financial reports such as balance sheets, statement of revenues & expenses, statement of cash flows and other financial reports
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Reviews, analyzes, and invoices grants related transactions
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Performs month-end and year-end closing activities
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Assists auditors by providing audit schedules and other supporting documents
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Prepares journal entries
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Reviews purchase orders for accuracy
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Monitors accounts receivable activities
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Monitors accounts and contract payable activities
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Prepares invoices and invoice-related documents
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Expedites payment of invoices according to relevant terms and conditions
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Analyzes state & federal grants to determine appropriate implementation of governmental regulatory requirements
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Assists in the development and update of accounting 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 accounting, business finance, and financial record keeping
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Financial analysis and research procedures
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Principles of supervision
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Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Powerpoint
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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 comprehensive reports and correspondence
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Operate computers and general office equipment
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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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Implement applicable policies and procedures
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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 ACCOUNTANT position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree - Accounting or related field
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2 years' professional-level accounting experience
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Experience with accounting software applications desirable
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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: 9/30/2015 8:38:04 AM
Non-Contract: 1003A