Staff Accountant

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a  detail-oriented and highly analytical Staff Accountant to support the agency’s financial operations. This role has primary responsibility for Accounts Payable (AP) while also supporting general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience in high-volume AP environments, and the ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls within a public sector, audit-driven environment. This position will also provide limited backup support for payroll processing as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable, including high-volume invoice processing
• Review and approve invoice coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with procurement requirements
• Perform 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) and resolve discrepancies
• Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolution and payment inquiries
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and electronic payments)
• Maintain vendor files, including W-9s and 1099 reporting

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including AP and accruals
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records
• Support financial reporting and analysis as needed

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, agency policies, and applicable regulations
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Support compliance with public sector accounting standards and reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, including significant AP experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Netchex, Tyler, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector or government experience
• Knowledge of procurement and purchase order systems
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Knowledge of payroll processes and wage regulations
• Experience supporting audits

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATS complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.