Think Beyond The Label Jobs

Utah Transit Authority

Do you want to move your career forward in a rewarding job where you can make an impact on the lives of others? Help the Utah Transit Authority keep moving forward in our initiative to provide key transportation services to the greater Utah community!

As an Accountant for the Utah Transit Authority, you will:

• Perform advanced professional accounting duties related to funds, assets, grant accounting, payroll, budgets, treasury, and/or special projects accounting.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and process financial documents related to the accounting process of the assigned department or function.
• Prepare routine to complex reports and analyses as required.

• Perform all duties in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements as directed.

   

This position is a hybrid-remote position in Utah. Must be able to come into the UTA FrontLines Headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

During training, you will be required to work 5 days a week from the office. After training, your schedule can shift to a hybrid schedule of 5 days a week, with at least 3 of those days in the office.

This job requires a credit check.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Entry Level Position. No Experience Required.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance, or other related fields. (In lieu of a Completed Bachelor's degree, we will consider candidates who have 4 years of Accounting or related experience.)

   

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of proper accounting principles and procedures; demonstrated experience in their application preferred.
• Knowledge of specific laws, ordinances, and regulations governing financial reporting required.
• Knowledge of accounting software preferred.
• Basic typing skills and knowledge of personal computer operation, including advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Apply professional judgment in the application of standard and advanced accounting techniques and principles.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• This job requires a credit check.

• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

   

Abilities: (UTA Competencies)

• Embraces Outward Mindset Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
• Develops Self & Others Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisi ons were made that impact them.
• Puts Safety First Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing
• required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly re orting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents.
• Instills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Builds Effective Teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drives Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

   

   

• OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

   

   

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.

• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs).

   

For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit:https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Rate: $56,000.00 or more depending on experience. Close Date: Monday, December 2nd, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST

* UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americ ans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part40,655, and219**. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may