General Ledger Specialist Job

Employer Name: Monterey-Salinas Transit	SpiderID: 2875697
Location: Monterey, California	Date Posted: 9/2/2009
Wage: COE	Category: Accounting/Bookkeeping
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Maintains, reconciles and reviews computerized accounting transactions for posting to General Ledger; Maintains fixed asset records; Reconciliation of bank accounts; Maintains statistical and financial data as related to a transit agency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for processing assigned accounting activities; reviews and prepares general ledger and subsidiary journal transactions as required; records and balances entries as needed to ensure accurate transfer of funds. Reviews various weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly worksheets: i.e., Cash Received, Cash Disbursements, Capital Report, and Budget Variances. Prepares analyses of general ledger accounts for reconciliation to detail input and subsidiary ledgers

Job Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY
Federal, state and local laws governing accounting; common office practices and procedures; accounting principles; effectively communicating in situations requiring tact and poise. Research techniques and report preparation; making arithmetic computations; filing; maintaining office records; operation of office equipment. Utilize a computerized financial system to process transactions; perform accounting work with speed and accuracy; learn, interpret and explain departmental policies and procedures; use word processing and spreadsheet programs proficiently, experience with specialized accounting systems; keyboard at 40 words per minute; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience equivalent to completion of an Associates Degree in Accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities. Good driving record; possess valid California driver's license at time of application; identification and employment eligibility.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: September 2, 2009
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Other
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Transportation Subsidies, Company Cafeteria

Company Profile:
Local transportation agency advocating and delivering quality public transportation.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Halcon	Company Type: Employer
Company: Monterey-Salinas Transit	Phone: 831-393-8114
Street: One Ryan Ranch Rd.	Fax: 831-583-9048
City: Monterey
State: California
Zip: 93940

Web Site: http://www.mst.org