Job Summary / Brief Description of Work:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager (AM) of Transit Operations, this position performs supervisory and accounting functions for the Accounting Department’s Accounts Receivable (AR) Area. This position is responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely monthly closing of the Oracle Accounts Receivable Module, including reconciling the month’s transit fare cash deposits with recorded revenue. This position also ensures monthly JTA non-grant customer invoices are prepared accurately and sent out to customers timely as well as responsibility for an accurate and timely aging report used by JTA Finance management.
- Supervises the day-to-day AR area functions and tasks including the supervision of AR staff.
- Confirm accuracy of cash receipt records with thorough review of each input document, confirming input documentation to downloaded bank activity.
- Review accounts receivable statements and trial balances for accuracy, resolve customer collections, and propose & write-off uncollectible balances.
- Prepare and input general ledger journal entries.
- Prepare General Ledger account reconciliations
Analyze selected balance sheet accounts on monthly basis to ensure accuracy of content. - Assist the AM in support of monthly closing periods including reconciling closing the Oracle AR module.
- Help develop and implement departmental policies and procedures, as required, to improve accounts receivable processes.
- Ensure that written performance evaluations of supervised staff are completed timely and appropriate feedback provided on a continuous basis.
- Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in general ledger accounts.
- Identify, recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
- Responds to questions and requests for information from internal and external customers.
- Explains and interprets accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assists with month-end financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
- Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- At least 3 years of related work experience.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be accepted as substitution.
- Operating automated management and financial systems as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Understanding accounting, and transit industry concepts and directions and perform related functions.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
- Evaluating and analyzing technical accounts receivable transaction and reporting activities.
- Preparing a variety of complex financial and administrative reports.
- Planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Identifying and resolving general problems in a timely manner using sound judgment.
- Responding to general inquiries in effective oral and written communication.
Bachelor's Degree or above.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, an independent state agency serving Duval County, has multi-modal responsibilities. JTA designs and constructs bridges and highways and provides varied mass transit services. These include express and regular bus service, community shuttles for a neighborhood ride, a downtown Skyway monorail, the St. Johns River Ferry, the Gameday Xpress for various sporting events at TIAA Bank Field, Paratransit for the disabled and elderly, and Ride Request on-demand services. JTA has a challenging role serving the largest city in the continental U.S. in terms of landmass. An integrated transportation network is a critical element in any community to properly manage growth, provide mobility and offer a good quality of life.
