Accountant II

at DART - Delaware Transit Corporation in Dover, Delaware, United States Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for carrying out accounting functions of the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) at the full professional level. Specific responsibilities include a full range of accounting functions within the specialty areas of Revenue Control, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Capital Grants, Payroll and Pension.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Position Specific:

Reconcile bank accounts and reports regarding expenses, receivables, fixed assets, capital grants and wages Perform billing and collections of aged receivables, union dues and garnishments Ensure payments are made to vendors and employees pursuant to prescribed guidelines, contracts, and agreements Prepare payroll and apply payment of federal, state and local taxes Prepare retirement calculations and facilitate retirement meetings Assist in year-end reconciliations to ensure timely distribution and filing of W-2 and 1099 information to employees and appropriate taxing authorities Prepare and submit purchase orders (PO) and payment vouchers (PV) to DelDOT for capital projects Maintain proper records for assets statewide, including inventory, transfers, disposals and reconciliation Post journal entries to general ledger and ensure entries are coded to proper accounts Participate in the reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and analyze ledger variances Prepare reconciliations of accounts for audit

Technical Skills:

Record transactions based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Devise effective approaches in the application of electronic capabilities Develop initial proposals for resolving difficult issues Coordinate with team members on the proper recording of transactions to the general ledger and to ensure deadlines and reconciliations are completed in a timely manner Audit all paperwork for accuracy received from store locations Complete periodic audits and other formal reports when directed by the supervisor

Collaboration:

Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account