Sr. Staff Accountant

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer‑service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

• General Ledger account reconciliation.
• Tracking project expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
• Prepare reimbursement requests to external funding partners on a regular basis to ensure accurate, timely drawdown of funds.
• Ensure general ledger data for grants and related assets are accurate and reconciled monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Maintain official grant files, records and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.
• Prepare financial reports to external grant funding agencies on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Reconcile and assess financials of grant projects in coordination with other departments.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, budget variances, and position of grant funding to be presented to Commission, MFAC, and other external parties.
• Provide accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual internal or external audits.
• Assist with compilation of routine and ad‑hoc reports as needed.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration or finance with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially as it relates to enterprise fund accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, and monthly close procedure.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations and correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Experience with grants and/or governmental accounting.

• Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work.
• Basic problem‑solving skills associated with software applications used.
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with MS Office Suite programs and Microsoft D365 accounting modules.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to the Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• MBA preferred; previous experience in grant administration a plus.
• Demonstration of adequate analytical skills required.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.

• Five years’ experience in all aspects of accounting.

• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Acquire a Virginia Driver’s License within 60 days after the date of hire (if not already a resident).

Non‑Exempt

• High‑speed operation of keyboard devices.
• Work requires meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum: $31.76

HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the HRT employment application and/or the interview, contact HRT Human Resources at (757) 222‑6000 or email careers.