Accounting Associate

Position Overview

We are searching for an experienced Accounting Associate I (FT) at our Palmer HQ facility.

• Under the direction of a Finance Manager/Supervisor, perform tasks related to Revenue Accounting, Billing, General Accounting, Payroll, Plant, and other duties as assigned.
• Perform data input functions related to service orders, adjustments, and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
• Prepare billing control and year‑to‑date worksheets using Excel.
• Prepare journal entries as needed for general ledger posting.
• Maintain worksheets and pertinent data on toll billings and toll returns, and reconcile unbilled toll.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of customer receivable billing.
• Perform data input functions related to capital credit maintenance and related documents.
• Research capital credit accounts and prepare refunds on active and inactive accounts.
• Occasionally assist members and patrons with capital credit questions.
• Prepare miscellaneous accounts receivable invoices and statements using the appropriate financial system, and enter miscellaneous payments to the appropriate system and G/L account.
• Prepare and balance daily cash receipts and cash posting from all sources (retail offices, electronic, mail‑in payments, etc.), and enter journal entries and payment batches in the appropriate financial system.
• Research accounts to be written off; prepare and mail final notice letters in accordance with work rules and collection laws.
• Receive vendor invoices and statements from internal and external sources, and record liabilities in the Accounts Payable system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtain appropriate authority to pay through established processes.
• Pull invoices from the Open A/P file for payment according to established payment rules and processes.
• Maintain (add/change) the address book for Accounts Payable vendors, Accounts Receivable customers, and payroll employees.
• Maintain employee payroll file in coordination with HR staff.
• Prepare and process payroll in accordance with applicable laws and work rules, requiring a working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement(s), MTA work rules, and State and Federal labor law.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to time entry and pay.
• Monitor and prepare charges for billable work orders and prepare labor and material charges for cable damages.
• Record additions and retirements to balance all general support asset CPR’s to the general ledger.
• Reconcile inventories and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Prepare occasional correspondence.
• Seek ways to reduce costs and minimize expenditure of Association resources while maximizing the level of service to all customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Apply basic accounting skills and concepts in task completion.
• Perform accurate detail work under deadline pressures.
• Knowledge of billing practices, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in accurate data entry and verification to adequately perform all assigned tasks.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with other employees.
• Type proficiently.

• Completed high school education or equivalent.
• One year experience in a general accounting position.
• One semester high school‑level accounting education or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months’ experience with automated systems.
• Ability to formulate spreadsheets using Association‑approved software, demonstrated by a test score of at least 80%.
• Ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts as determined by interview questions.
• Accurately type 30 words per minute, demonstrated by a test.

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request.