Senior Accountant

Company: Regional Transit Service
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting and payroll duties that support accurate financial reporting and ensure organizational compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role oversees complex reconciliations, prepares financial statements, maintains key accounting systems, and supports year-end and audit processes. In addition, the Senior Accountant leads core payroll functionsincluding processing, reporting, and validating payroll datato ensure timely and accurate employee compensation. The position also partners closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, and operational departments to analyze financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support effective decision-making across the organization. COMPENSATION: $68,000 to $71,000 annually (depending on experience) BENEFITS INCLUDE: Staying Healthy :Medical, Dental, and Vision (Dental & Vision insurance are currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Feeling Secure : Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan,Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance,Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance Work-Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO: 3 weeks plus 2 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF),BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more! Click here to view current medical plan rates! REPORTS TO: Manager of Accounting and Payroll ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS: Maintain Lawson Financial System Job Scheduler. Process Payroll Interface in Lawson Financial System. Serve as functional Accountant for designated companies. Prepare journal entries and monthly financial statements for month-end and year end closing. Maintain W9 file within the vendor file and process information in preparation of printing 1099 forms. Print and mail 1099 forms. Input cash transfers, payroll and investment vouchers to Lawson Financial System. Reconcile payroll and liability accounts to HCM System (UKG). Monitor and reconcile HRA and FSA, recording year end adjustment. Maintain Pension statements and remit employer amounts to trustee including contributions for union employees. Conduct internal compliance audits Prepare annual schedules for National Transit Database. Reconcile W2 information between quarterly tax returns and HCM System (UKG). Serve as back-up to accounts receivable function and DSS program. Reconcile Regional Bank accounts. Analyze, reconcile and compile transactions and financial data to prepare reports that support the Finance Department. Maintain financial information, reconcile bank accounts and prepare financial statements for the Foundations. Review preparation of government census forms. Other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL PAYROLL FUNCTIONS : Collect and ensure all employees' timesheets have been submitted correctly. Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and working cooperatively with supervisors. Properly execute the payroll process using HCM System (UKG). Transmit ACH and positive pay files to the bank. Complete required ACA reports and upload to data collection site. Complete other payroll reports for distribution to appropriate departments. Verify payroll changes to employee profiles. Prepare financial vouchers for payroll expenses, deductions, and taxes. Assist with quarterly 941 tax returns. Maintain and organize payroll records. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. At least two (2) years of experience working in accounting or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to perform a variety of routine duties involving the use of procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standard practice where the employee could make minor decisions and use some judgment. Ability to work from defined objectives and broad and varying policies, procedures, rules or precedents. Plans and arranges own work while the supervisor provides some functional guidance. Details of accomplishing the objective are left to the position. Unusual situations are referred to supervision. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Strong analytical skills; ability to compare, analyze, and reconcile data. Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and website navigation. Knowledge of Lawson Financial System and UKG HCM System a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and within a team. Strong customer service skills. Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, see, and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may occasionally be required to travel commercially. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTAwill make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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