Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) hiring Staff Accountant 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: $58,520 - $64,810

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 SummaryPerforms professional work in the maintenance and completion of general ledger activities and for assistance in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and principles.

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

• Works with the Accounting team to perform the monthly closing of the Authority's books, including preparation of necessary journal entries as required;
• Performs monthly reconciliations of COTA's bank accounts;
• Maintains various support schedules necessary to make monthly journal entries (prepaids, commission, accruals, travel expense reports, etc.);
• Maintains and assists in the preparation of all accounting for grant projects, including reconciling monthly general ledger activity. Performs accounting functions related to Fixed Asset Management. Maintains various depreciation schedules for buildings, vehicles and equipment and other capitalized assets. Reconciliation of appropriate accounts, booking required journal entries in coordination with the Grants Administrator;
• Prepares year-end schedules in support of the annual audit requirements;
• Prints AP checks to pay vendors and review payments to ensure proper approval has been received and payment amounts are correct;
• Maintains cores (for bus parts) spreadsheet, working with vendors, storeroom, AP and purchasing to ensure correct quantities and GL balances;
• Preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);

At Minimum You'll Need

• Requires an associate degree in business or an accounting-related field and three (3) years of progressive accounting experience including experience with computerized general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, computerized bank reconciliation, variance analysis-balance sheets and expense accounts. A bachelor's degree in lieu of experience will also be considered.

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