WHO WE ARE

Mason County Public Transportation Benefit Area, doing business as Mason Transit Authority (MTA), is a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) Authority, authorized in Chapter 36.57A RCW, located in Mason County, Washington. The service was approved by Mason County voters in November 1991, and MTA began providing public transportation in December 1992. The service area is all of Mason County, where road access is available, with connections to adjacent counties.

WHAT WE DO

MTA transportation services consist of Fixed Route local and regional deviated fixed routes, Worker/Driver commuter service to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and Demand Response. These services are provided with diesel and hybrid 35' transit buses, cutaways, and vans. MTA is currently exploring alternatively fueled vehicles such as propane, hydrogen, and electric. Facilities include Johns Prairie maintenance base, the downtown Shelton Transit-Community Center, and a Belfair park and ride complex. MTA supports a network of park and ride facilities that are located throughout the County by managing and providing routine maintenance for locations owned by Washington State Department of Transportation ("WSDOT"), the County or others.

OUR MISSION

We provide transportation choices that connect people, jobs, and community, increasing the quality of life in Mason County.

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Mason Transit Authority's (MTA) Accounting Coordinator position oversees accounting and financial functions, performs a variety of professional technical accounting duties and financial recordkeeping functions. This includes preparation of the annual budget, monthly and year end financials, quarterly DOR reports, quarterly grant reimbursements and reports. Provide review of the functions related to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other areas of fiscal accounting as assigned. The assignment of specific duties to the Accounting Coordinator will vary depending on the Agency's business needs and individuals' expertise and skill sets.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees assigned to this class are part of the team effort which provides support and assistance to staff. Incumbents are responsible for providing excellent customer service and resolving customer concerns and questions in a timely and effective manner. Incumbents are tasked with a wide variety of activities to support the fiscal well-being of the Agency.

Salary Range: $33.54 - $45.63 per hour DOQ. Non-exempt subject to FLSA requirements.

Comprehensive benefits package includes: Mason Transit Authority offers an excellent benefit package which includes 95% employer paid

MASON TRANSIT AUTHORITY jobs

Accounting Coordinator