Property Accountant I

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Chicago Transit Authority Full time

Under general supervision, prepares various schedules, accounting statements, financial reports and journal entries. Analyzes and compiles accounting data and financial information as required.

**Qualifications**

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Analyzes and compiles accounting data and financial information used in the preparation of accounting journals and financial reporting.
- Prepares journal entries and adjustments.
- Performs physical inventories of assets, reconciles and performs analysis on various general ledger accounts
- Maintains various accounting records and files.
- Required to properly record and post journal entries, and prepare financial statements.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title

**CHALLENGES**
- Ensuring data is loaded accurately into accounting systems.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- One (1) year of accounting experience preferred.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- May be required to travel to various field locations as part of scheduled property and storeroom inventories, or on special project assignments. Working conditions will vary depending on location assigned.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Working knowledge of the practices and principles in Accounting
- Working knowledge of business related software including Access, Excel, Word, etc.
- Working knowledge of the processes and procedures in the preparation of accounting statements, records, and reports
- Good organization skills and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate financial information analysis skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the Accounting department

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- General office environment
- May be required to travel to various filed locations as part of scheduled assignments

**EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED**
- Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel).
- Other standard office equipment.

**Additional Details**

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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**Primary Location**: USA-Illinois-Chicago

**Job**: Accounting/Finance

**Job Posting**: Apr 26, 2024, 9:58:39 AM

**Position Type**: Full-time Permanent (FTP)

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