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Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Job in West Albany, Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listing for: Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 61731 - 72842 USD Yearly USD 61731.00 72842.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: West Albany

Position Summary

CDTA is seeking a skilled Accountant to play a key role in our Finance department. In this position, you will go beyond basic bookkeeping to manage the financial health of our entities and ensure the accuracy of our general ledger. You will have responsibility within accounts payables and receivables, reconcile accounts, support financial reporting and annual financial audit, and use your advanced Excel skills to analyze data.

What

You’ll Do
  • Manage the Books: Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and prepaids to ensure our financial statements are accurate.
  • Oversee Affiliates: Handle the full accounting cycle for CRTC.
  • Analyze & Reconcile: Dive into bank statements and GL accounts to identify variances and ensure every penny is accounted for.
  • Support the Close: Assist with month‑end and year‑end financial closing processes, reconciliations and audits.
Competency Profile
  • Analytical — You love digging into data to find answers and solve problems.
  • Tech‑Savvy — You are an Excel wizard who can navigate complex financial systems with ease.
  • Detail‑Oriented — You understand that accuracy is the foundation of trust in finance.
  • Reliable — You meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business or related field.
  • Strong experience with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
  • Experience with account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
How You’ll Be Measured
  • Accuracy: Precision of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
  • Timeliness: Adherence to month‑end and year‑end closing schedules.
  • Compliance: Accurate and timely completion of assigned work.
Additional Information

This is a standard office position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary

Grade 615 ($61,731-$72,842)

Equal Opportunity

At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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