Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) hiring Finance Clerk in Columbus, Ohio, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Join the organization that received Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award from the American Public Transit Association in 2018 & 2020!Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is Central Ohio's public transportation provider, providing nearly 19 million passenger trips per year servicing Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union counties. Guided by our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, our vision is to move every life forward. Our mission is to provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.

Salary: $37,461 - $42,359

Location: 33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Benefits: COTA offers competitive benefits including: supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, employee discounts, employee bus pass; wellness initiatives, on-site cooking classes & chair massages, on-site Health Coaches & Dietitians, and retirement benefits through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation.

Position SummaryCOTA's Finance Clerk performs responsible work in the deposit of COTA revenue and sorting and distribution of all interoffice, and outgoing mail. Assists with various accounting and recordkeeping functions.

Performs duties in alignment with the 2019-2024 COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision To Move Every Life Forward.This Position Is Responsible For

• Responsible for the daily preparation and deposit of all revenue collected by the organization, including cash deposited through armored car services;
• Prepares deposit records for the Revenue Administrator that are used in daily reconciling;
• Receives and deposits all Accounts Receivable mail;
• Distributes mail, including interoffice mail, among the organization's facilities.
• Sorts, weighs and stamps all outgoing mail. Prepares all mail for Post Office delivery;
• May deliver COTA correspondence as needed to Board members, attorneys, and others;
• Assists in other deliveries and pick-ups as needed; Maintains postage records and accounts with U.S. Postal Office, Postage By Phone, etc., ensuring adequate postage for all organizational mailings;
• Maintains necessary postal supplies and presents postal meter to post office for required inspections;

At Minimum You'll Need

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid Ohio driver's license and a good driving record.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are of core importance and essential to the success of the organization. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. COTA believes that diverse and inclusive organizations gain the benefits in creating a stronger and more effective workforce resulting in services that better meet the needs of consumers and in result Move Every Life Forward.Job Posted by ApplicantPro