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Why OCTA
Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange Countys transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.
Why OCTA
Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange Countys transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.
OCTA is the countys transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.
Were passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the countys 34 cities and 3.2 million residents.
Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.
Overview
Under general supervision, performs professional accounting activities which support the preparation, recordation, and reconciliation of accounting/business transactions.
This is a non-exempt position in Salary Grade 185: Min $37.65 Mid $45.17 Max $52.70 per hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.
This posting will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities
This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.
Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.
Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.
- Prepares the quarterly and annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in conformance with state law and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
- Contributes to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other financial reports.
- Performs grant-related post-award accounting functions such as expense and revenue accruals, accounts reconciliation, reimbursement requests, fiscal and financial reporting.
- Performs month-end, quarterly and year-end journal entries and closing activities.
- Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts/funds and makes recommendations on how to correct discrepancies.
- Maintains accounting records to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other special requirements.
- Determines validity and allocability of charges to various accounts and the adequacy of GL records.
- Reviews and analyzes invoices and cash receipts related to grants expenses and revenues to determine compliance with GAAP, rules, regulations, provisions, and policies.
- Updates Grants Management System with Period of Service of the applicable expenses.
- Analyzes transactions and prepares periodic reports of activity; computes mathematical and statistical data for various financial reports.
- Performs ad-hoc financial analysis in response to grants.
- Understands, interprets, and applies laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and grants.
- Maintains SEFA schedules and performs monthly grants reconciliation with general ledger.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of accounting procedures.
- Prepares required schedules and assists independent auditors during the annual internal and external audits.
- Provides backup support to general accounting functions as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of three years of professional experience in accounting. Experience in governmental administration finance/accounting or grants management and reporting is preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Activities
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Positions In This Class Typically Require
- Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
- Ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
- Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance-
Industries
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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