Sr. Accountant

Butler County Regional Transit Authority • Hamilton, OH • 7h ago

Butler County Regional Authority is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing public transit organization serving Butler County and surrounding communities. This hands-on role is responsible for managing and overseeing key accounting functions while supporting compliance with federal, state, and local funding and reporting requirements.

If you are an analytical accounting professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and values teamwork, accountability, and public service, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, the Senior Accountant processes or supervises all financial, accounting, data tracking, and reporting functions of the organization. Responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, payroll processing, financial reporting, budgeting support, grant administration, and audit preparation.

This role also supports compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) accounting requirements and assists with federal, state, and local grant management and reporting.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform and oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions

Assist with management of agency fixed assets

Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation

Support annual budgeting processes and monitor budget compliance

Reconcile bank statements and investigate financial discrepancies

Assist in preparation of annual financial statements, MD&A, Hinkle filing documentation, and audit support materials

Coordinate financial and statistical data collection across departments

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local accounting and reporting requirements

Support grant application preparation, grant tracking, and related audits

Assist with National Transit Database (NTD) reporting requirements

Maintain accounting controls, internal controls, and financial confidentiality standards

Collaborate with outside agencies including FTA, ODOT, and funding partners

Prepare special financial reports and analyses as requested

Attend meetings and training opportunities on behalf of the Director of Finance & Administration as needed

QualificationsEducation

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Experience

3-5 years of accounting or finance experience required

Experience with federal, state, or local funding sources preferred

Government, transit, or nonprofit accounting experience highly desired

Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently with complex financial data

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

High attention to detail and confidentiality

Effective collaboration and teamwork skills

Ability to interpret financial documents, regulations, and reporting requirements

Why Join BCRTA?

At BCRTA, our team members help connect communities and improve lives through accessible transportation. We offer a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in public service.

Benefits:

14% Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Match, Paid Time Off, Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Butler County RTA:

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget near $15M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County's quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.

Apply Today

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and qualifications for consideration.

Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.

"BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes (including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation) without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, or veterans status.

Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions. "

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