Senior Grants Accountant

Senior Grants Accountant

Long Beach Transit (LBT) is dedicated to connecting communities and moving peoplemaking everyday life better. Our vision is to be a leading provider of transportation options delivering innovative and high-performing services within a multi-modal network that transforms the social, environmental and economic well-being of the diverse communities we serve.

As an organization we focus our employees on our vision to :

• Consider the customer first in decision making by being of service to others.
• Operate with Integrity-especially when no one is watching.
• Be open to new ideas and Continuous Improvement seek ways to improve current processes.
• Be Proactive - take personal ownership especially when things go wrong.
• Cultivate the Potential of every employee we must strengthen LBT through development and training.

Under the direction of the Capital Program Manager, the Senior Grants Accountant is responsible for all grant and project accounting while working closely with the Capital and Grants Planner, Capital Program Analyst, Project Managers, and various funding agencies. This position requires exceptional organization and communication skills to synthesize multiple data points and translate complex information into comprehensible reporting for end-users. The right candidate is concerned with the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, consistently advocates for the best practices, and is motivated by the opportunity to increase internal customer adoption of these practices. Applicants should be excited about improving business processes using the latest technological trends and inspired by the future implementation of a new ERP.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attributes and Skill Sets :

Education and Experience :

Three years' senior accounting level experience, advanced computer and analysis skills are required. Project Management, Program Management or grants accounting experience preferred. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Mathematics or Statistics is required. Excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills are essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary Range : $84,849 - $117,144 (Depending on Qualifications)

Compensation packages are determined based on a variety of factors specific to each candidate, including geographic location, skillset, the mix of relevant education, certifications, experience level, and performance. At Long Beach Transit, compensation decisions are made considering the unique requirements and circumstances of each position.

Application

Apply online at www.ridelbt.com / careers. Online applications must include past work history and be fully completed to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

Upon Request, a Driving Record printout is required with application (must be current within the 30 days of the printout).

Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Long Beach Transit does not sponsor H-1B or other related work visas.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Successful candidate must pass agency physical, drug and alcohol examinations.

Long Beach Transit, 1963 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813

This job description is not intended to be a complete listing of all the job duties required of this position, but to provide information on the general scope of the position.