Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA- Staff Accountant (Albany, NY)

Staff Accountant Job Posting
Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)
Location: Albany, NY
Department: Finance
Reports To: Deputy Comptroller
FLSA Status: Exempt

Join CDTA's Finance Team

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in governmental and public transportation accounting while contributing to an organization that provides essential transportation services throughout New York's Capital Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.

• Process invoices, monitor receivables, and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and audit documentation.

• Support compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

• Collaborate with departments and provide excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Internship or relevant accounting experience preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

• Basic understanding of GAAP.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

What We're Looking For

Attention to detail, accountability, analytical thinking, teamwork, customer focus, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why CDTA?

CDTA offers a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to support a mission-driven organization serving the Capital Region.

Salary

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

CDTA Values

Dedication • Respect • Innovation • Versatility • Excellence • Safety

CDTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and professional workplace.

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* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting AND three years of experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping along with reconciliations? * Do you have the ability to analyze and problem solve? * Have you previously been employed with CDTA? If yes, please provide dates. * If you are hired can you present proof of your legal right to work in the United States? * Do you now, or will you in the future, require our sponsorship for employment-based visa status? * Have you ever been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or a serious misdemeanor? If yes, list dates and details (a conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment) * Have you ever been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or a serious misdemeanor? (In California, misdemeanor convictions for marijuana-related offenses that are more than two years old need not be listed.) If yes, list dates and details (a conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment) * Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, when and for what offense? (You may omit convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally erased.) (You will not be automatically denied employment on the grounds of a criminal conviction. Each case will be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.) * Do you have a family member(s), relative(s), significant other or member of your household working for CDTA? If yes, please provide their name.