Transit Accountant
Job in
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listed on 2026-08-29
Listing for:
City of Madison, WI
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is responsible entry level professional accounting work preparing financial statements, analyzing expenditures, conducting audits, and backing up Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant and procurement activities. Work requires broad-based accounting knowledge and is characterized by the exercise of judgement and discretion. Work is performed under the direction of the Transit Finance Manager.
This series is structured to provide advancement from Transit Accountant 1 to Transit Accountant 2 to Transit Accountant 3 as a function of the employee's career development and generally occurs after two years gaining experience, mastery and greater independence at each level.
- The Transit Accountant 1 starts at $73,004.10 annually and the Transit Accountant 2 starts at $79,185.60 annually. Classification level will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on the candidate's overall qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
-OR-
- Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework;
AND - Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
-OR-
- Degree in Accounting or closely related field such as Finance, including completion of advanced-level accounting major coursework;
AND - Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience;
AND - Proficiency in accounting related computer software programs
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