Location Organization NameGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
About the Greater Cleveland RTA
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) was formed in 1974 with the mission of providing public transit services to the 59 communities and 1.2 million residents of Cuyahoga County. As the largest public transit agency in the State of Ohio, GCRTAs service options include bus, BRT, trolley, paratransit and three rail lines. GCRTA makes connections that empower individuals, neighborhoods, and communities to rise.
We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS.)
Position Summary:
Performs accounts payable and financial support activities to ensure the accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with GCRTA policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Administers the Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, analyzes accounts payable activity, prepares reports, and supports audits while serving as a resource to internal departments and vendors. Identifies opportunities to improve processes and supports the efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function.
Detailed Description
Scope:
Accounts Payable & Purchasing Card (P-Card) Administration: Administers the P-Card program and performs accounts payable activities by reviewing, reconciling, and processing financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Coordinates with cardholders, vendors, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, maintain vendor relationships, and support timely payment processing.
Accounts Payable Reporting & Analysis: Analyzes accounts payable and P-Card activity to monitor payment accuracy, timeliness, outstanding transactions, and compliance with established procedures.
Prepares routine and ad hoc reports, researches discrepancies, and provides information to support operational decision-making and continuous process improvement within the Accounts Payable function.
Accounting Compliance & Reconciliations: Performs reconciliations and reviews financial transactions to ensure accounts payable activity is accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting periods in accordance with accrual accounting principles. Identifies discrepancies, researches variances, and works with internal departments and vendors to resolve issues while maintaining accurate financial records.
Audit & Financial Support: Prepares financial documentation and supporting records for internal and external audits and responds to requests for financial information. Assists management with special projects, reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, and other departmental financial support activities.
Operational Support & Process Improvement: Supports daily Accounts Payable operations by documenting procedures, identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, and assisting with departmental initiatives. Serves as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager as assigned to ensure continuity of departmental operations and communicates effectively with employees, vendors, and management to resolve issues and support customer service.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, financial reporting, purchasing card administration, financial reconciliation, or a related financial function.
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible accounting or financial experience may be considered.
Additional Details
Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing he essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environmental Conditions: This person will work predominantly in an office-type environment.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear, and speak. The employee may be required to work at a computer workstation for more than 5 hours a day.
Mental Demands: Reading, studying, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, and evaluating required. Ability to give, receive, and analyze information and prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data.
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