Sr. Accountant

Hamilton, OH
Full Time
Experienced

Senior Accountant

Put Your Financial Expertise to Work Where It Truly Makes a Difference.

At Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA), every number tells a story.

The financial decisions we make today help keep buses on the road, connect people to jobs, schools, healthcare, and strengthen the communities we serve throughout Butler County.

We're looking for a Senior Accountant who enjoys solving complex financial challenges, improving processes, and helping an organization make informed decisions. If you're a collaborative accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and meaningful work, we'd love to have you on our team.

This is more than an accounting position—it's an opportunity to play a key role in the financial stewardship of one of Ohio's growing public transit agencies.

Why You'll Love Working at BCRTA

  • Competitive salary

  • 14% employer contribution to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities

  • Stable public-sector employment with a growing organization

  • Collaborative leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement

  • Meaningful work that directly supports the communities we serve

Your Impact

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, you'll help ensure the financial health and integrity of BCRTA.

From daily accounting operations to grant compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation, your work will provide the information leadership relies on to make sound financial decisions and responsibly manage public resources.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys balancing detailed accounting work with strategic financial analysis.

What You'll Do

You'll play a critical role in managing and supporting BCRTA's financial operations by:

  • Managing and overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activity

  • Preparing monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

  • Assisting with the development and monitoring of the agency's annual operating and capital budgets

  • Reconciling bank accounts and researching financial discrepancies

  • Maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

  • Preparing financial analyses and reports for leadership and the Board of Trustees

  • Supporting annual financial statement preparation, Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), Hinkle filings, and external audits

  • Assisting with federal, state, and local grant accounting, reporting, and compliance

  • Supporting Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and other funding agency reporting requirements

  • Assisting with National Transit Database (NTD) reporting

  • Maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards

  • Coordinating financial and statistical information across departments

  • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency

  • Representing the Finance Department at meetings, training, and special projects as assigned

What We're Looking For

You're someone who enjoys working with numbers—but understands that accounting is about supporting people and organizational success.

You are naturally curious, detail-oriented, and take pride in producing accurate work. You thrive in an environment where collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement are valued.

You're comfortable juggling multiple priorities, interpreting complex financial information, and finding solutions that improve both accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

Experience

  • Three to five (3–5) years of progressive accounting or finance experience required

  • Governmental accounting experience preferred

  • Experience with federal, state, or grant-funded programs highly desirable

  • Transit, municipal, or nonprofit accounting experience is a plus

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience preparing financial statements and account reconciliations

  • Ability to interpret governmental regulations and funding requirements

  • High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software systems

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

At BCRTA, finance is more than balancing the books.

Our Finance team plays a vital role in ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds while supporting innovative transportation solutions that improve quality of life throughout Butler County.

As our Senior Accountant, you'll have the opportunity to influence financial processes, support strategic initiatives, and help guide a growing organization through its next chapter.

If you're looking for a position where your expertise is respected, your ideas are welcomed, and your work has a meaningful impact, you'll find it here.

About Butler County Regional Transit Authority

Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and the designated recipient of Federal Transit Administration funding for Butler County.

Serving Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, Miami University, and surrounding communities, BCRTA provides safe, reliable, and innovative public transportation that supports economic development and enhances quality of life.

With an annual operating budget of approximately $15 million and a dedicated team of more than 120 employees, we're committed to delivering exceptional service while fostering a workplace built on collaboration, accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Build a Career That Adds Up

If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to an organization where your work supports both sound financial management and a stronger community, we encourage you to apply today.

Join BCRTA and help keep our mission moving—one financial decision at a time.

Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.

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Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions. "

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