Accountant 2
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Financial Affairs is headed by the Chief Financial Officer and divided into four groups: Treasury; Accounting Budget and Management Analysis and Business Efficiency & Process Improvement. The core mission of these groups is to provide accurate financial information so that Metra can run its business efficiently. Together these departments employ approximately 100 people.
Under general supervision the Accountant 2 performs intermediate-level professional accounting work of moderate complexity analyzing accounts transactions and documents; coding reconciling and adjusting accounting data; compiling consolidating and analyzing fiscal information; preparing financial statements and reports; and performing special projects and related duties as required. Review and analyze documents to ensure proper authorization and compliance with Metra procedures government regulations contract specifications and grant agreements. Prepare requisitions and code or analyze moderately complex financial transactions in accordance with generally acceptable accounting account and project balances for availability of cash flow and recommends actions to meet financial analyze and prepare information for reports. Research and respond to accounting inquiries.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related discipline.
- In addition to 1. above must have two (2) years of professional accounting experience.
- Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Good knowledge of mathematical principles and applications.
- Good knowledge of internal controls.
- Good knowledge of applicable computer software applications.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Good computer skills specifically Microsoft Excel and Dynamics AX.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a detailed oriented fast paced environment.
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and courtesy.
- Ability to interact with individuals of all levels both within and outside of the organization
Preferences:
- Experience using ERP systems Microsoft Dynamics AX is preferred.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants andemployees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
About Metra Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing tr ... View more
