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ABOUT MTC
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) was created by the California Legislature in 1970. The federal government, state Legislature and Bay Area voters have assigned MTC a wide-ranging portfolio of duties. For starters, MTC is the metropolitan planning organization for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is also the regional transportation planning agency for the Bay Area. MTC directly distributes more than $700 million a year to local public transit agencies and other recipients, and prioritizes requests from local agencies for millions more in scarce state and federal funds. Acting as the Bay Area Toll Authority, (BATA) MTC collects in excess of $600 million a year in bridge tolls, and allocates these funds for the operation and upkeep of the region's seven state-owned toll bridges. We plan, invest and coordinate to keep the Bay Area mobile, sustainable and prosperous. At the same time as addressing the needs of a growing population, we are committed to preserving the diverse communities and natural beauty that make the Bay Area a desirable place to live and work.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accounts Payable Accountant will perform accounts payable processing for MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission), BATA (Bay Area Toll Authority), , Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE), Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority (BAIFA), Bay Area Headquarters Authority (BAHA), Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) in accordance with government regulations and MTC policies and procedures. The incumbent must possess sufficient working knowledge of basic aspects of accounting and/or auditing principles in addition to accounts payable functions as to enable them to be proficient in the job following a brief introductory period. Initially the incumbent will work under close supervision, performing the routine accounts payable and accounting duties for one business entity. As experience is gained, assigned tasks become more complex, requiring greater technical expertise, judgment and independence of action within established guidelines and tasks will rotate and the incumbent must be able to support all business entities.

This position prepares, processes, maintains and verifies a wide range of accounts payable and other financial documents; develops and maintains partnerships with Vendors, Commissioners, Project Managers, Employees, Auditors and other MTC departments (Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury); reviews invoices to ensure adherence to PO/Contract agreements; monitors PO/Contract balances and works with Purchasing and Project Managers to ensure sufficient balance to process payment; reviews POs to ensure correct coding and performs analysis on POs to be disencumbered; prepares general ledger journal entries and reconciliation related to accounts payable; research and address vendor inquiries; assists in resolution of disputed costs; maintains vendor invoice files; and supports annual financial audit.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepare accounts payable data entries related to invoices, travel reimbursements, and commissioner stipends. Examine supporting documentation to verify proper authorization and conformance with PO, Contract, and Grant agreements.
Read, interpret and apply various MOU’s and policies related to accounts payable processing.
Review invoices for mathematical accuracy, match invoice with PO and Contracts. Notify Purchasing and Project Manager if insufficient funds remaining to process invoice.
Route invoice for approval by Project Manager and Section Director.
Enter the approved invoices into the accounting system and submit them to the Supervisor for approval.
Match check to vendor invoice and address prior to release for payment. Notify Purchasing of vendor address changes.
Receive, research and respond to Vendor, Employee and Project Manager inquiries regarding account status.
Investigate and resolve problems associated with invoice processing and communicate resolution of discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
With minimal supervision, prepares journal entries and supporting documentation to the supervisor for approval.
Reconcile general ledger accounts related to accounts payable.
Ensure vendors have the correct flag for 1099 reporting. Review transactions and assist with year-end 1099 reporting.
Perform month-end/year-end closing functions.
Supports annual federal and financial audit including providing support for audit inquiries, computing amount to accrue and applying proper cutoff procedures.
Research and analyze purchase orders to disencumber.
Maintain files in accordance with MTC and Federal records retention policies.
Perform other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the section.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of accounts payable procedures.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), and Uniform Guidance.
Federal, State and Local Grants.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with vendors, employees and other non-financial departments.
Make complex and varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
Use of initiative and sound judgement to make decisions with established guidelines and regulations.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, finance or related field, including completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.

Experience:One year of recent, full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of recent, full-time accounts payable experience.

License/Certificate:Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.

DISABILITY
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.

APPLICATIONASSISTANCE
If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact NEOGOV's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627, available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.