Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay Band F

Annual Salary Range $118,792.71 (Minimum) - $154,431.88 (Maximum)
The negotiable salary offer will be between $118,792.71 - $140,710.67 /annually commensurate with experience and education.

Reports To

Payroll Manager

Current Assignment

First review of applications will be on January 23, 2024

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing the biweekly CalPERS reconciliation and reporting process. This involves a thorough analysis of employee records and transactions, as well as a deep understanding of CalPERS regulations and guidelines. The Senior Accounting Analyst also provides leadership and guidance to the CalPERS reconciliation and reporting team, develops and implements new processes and procedures, collaborates with other departments, represents the department in meetings with CalPERS representatives, resolves complex reconciliation issues, and prepares and presents reports to management.

Day-to-day duties:

Prepares biweekly ACH remittance to CalPERS by generating and analyzing CalPERS reports and interfaces.
Ensures accuracy and compliance with CalPERS rules and regulations by investigating and resolving discrepancies between BART employee earnings records and CalPERS records.
Collaborates with HRIS and CalPERS on employee earning records and other payroll-related matters.
Processes employee earnings record corrections and adjustments received from HR.
Corrects employee CalPERS contributions and issues collection letters or enters adjustments as needed.
Reconciles receivables with payroll corrections to ensure accurate reporting.
Reconciles payroll summaries with remittances to verify that all contributions have been sent to CalPERS correctly.
Keeps payroll up to date with CalPERS Document History & letters to ensure that all changes are reflected in the payroll system.
Develops and implements new procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the CalPERS reconciliation and reporting process.
Provides support to the payroll department as needed and performs other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

Selection Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U.S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

Education

A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. CPA certification is preferred.

Experience

The equivalent of three (3) years of fulltime, professional level relevant general accounting, financial reporting, and/or auditing experience.

License or Certificate

A valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge of:

Advanced principles, practices and procedures of Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of public agencies and transportation authorities in the State of California.
Principles of financial and operational analysis.
Principles of Construction in Progress and asset capitalization.
Federal, State and local funding programs, associated guidelines and processes.
Principles and practices of project costing and how labor and non-labor data flow and are accounted for in the District’s financial reports.
Principles of Project Cost billing.
Principles of Operating Cost billing.
Organization of voluminous financial data using advanced Excel and macros.
Accounting for Investments and how transactions are presented in the financials.
Accounting for Trust accounts.
Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting.
Principles of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Current office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
Applicable financial computer software applications.
Related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Skill in:

Independently performing the most difficult financial and accounting analyses and data organization.
Interpreting and explaining department policies and procedures.
Leading, organizing and reviewing the work of staff from various departments in finance, specifically Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Reporting.
Analyzing account issues and problems, identifying alternative solutions and implementing recommendations.
Performing accurate complex financial calculations.
Utilizing, maintaining and updating computerized financial/project management systems and reports.
Developing, organizing, reviewing and analyzing financial data related contracts and reports.
Exercising a high degree of individual initiative, discretion, diplomacy, accuracy, and judgment.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including internal departments, vendors, and consultants.

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