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  Req#: 5332741
  Salary: $108,034.37 - $137,013.76 Annually
  Location : San Francisco, CA
  Job Type: Temporary/Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: O-148
  Section: Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting
  Opening Date: 05/05/2026
  Closing Date: 5/13/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
  
  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
  The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
  
  DEADLINE TO APPLY IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 11:55 PM
  
  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
  
  A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged.
  THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION WITH TIER 2 BENEFITS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
  Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!
  ABOUT THE ROLE
  
  Under direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Financial Analyst/Accountant II will perform a variety of professional level accounting, auditing, and financial reporting duties. Responsibilities may include maintaining, allocating, recording TDA, STA and SGR revenues and disbursements; recording various financial transactions; reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts; evaluating and analyzing variances; and preparing various federal and state reports. In addition, the incumbent will assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); annual audit; and implementation of Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) new pronouncements.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  
  • Obtain, calculate, and record TDA, STA and SGR revenues based on their apportionment areas.
  • Allocate and authorize TDA disbursement to operators.
  • Prepare various journal entries for multiple entities.
  • Perform account reconciliations to ensure general ledger is reconciled to various subsidiary reports.
  • Review and analyze transactions; identify and investigate variances; and make corrections.
  • Prepare a variety of reports for internal, federal, state and other government agencies to ensure compliance with program and grants requirements.
  • Assist in preparation of annual year-end financial statements; annual audit; and new GASB pronouncement implementation.
  • Performs other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the Section.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Knowledge of:
  
  • Principles and practices of government accounting, including GAAP and GASB standards, reporting requirements, and practices and policies.
  • Techniques for collecting, interpreting, and reporting complex financial data and information.
  • The organization and operation of the Commission and functional responsibilities of the operating sections.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances, as well as industry standards and best practices relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
  
  Ability to:
  
  • Perform a variety of duties in support of the Commission's accounting and financial management programs, functions, and activities.
  • Research, analyze, and interpret data, draw conclusions, and summarize and present information, reports, and data in an effective manner.
  • Comply and ensure adherence with GAAP and GASB requirements.
  • Understand the organization and operation of the Commission and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
  • Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and concise financial statements and reports.
  • Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
  • Perform complex mathematical, financial, and statistical calculations accurately.
  • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
  • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional level accounting or financial analysis experience.
  Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.
  IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  THIS TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIFIC TIER 2 BENEFITS AS FOLLOWS:
  
  
  1. Enrollment in CalPERS pension which requires a contribution from both the employer and you. Your contribution rate will be determined by CalPERS. The current contribution rate for PEPRA members is 7.25% and for Classic members the contribution rate is 7.004% of eligible earnings (as a pre-tax deduction).
  2. Enrollment in CalPERS medical insurance with MTC covering 95% of the premium and you contributing 5% (as a pre-tax deduction) or you may waive medical insurance enrollment with proof of alternative medical coverage.
  3. MTC provided public transit subsidy of up to $340 per month in accordance with MTC's public transit program.
  4. Accrual of 8 hours of sick leave per month.
  5. Holidays off with pay when MTC officially closes for an observed holiday. You will also receive one floating holiday to be used for a culturally significant event in recognition that "official" holidays are not fully inclusive of various cultures and traditions.
  6. No vacation hours will be accrued while you are filling this temporary assignment.
  
  The above is the full extent of benefits provided while in this Temporary Tier 2 employment status.
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  The position is open until Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:55 PM. To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please use this link:
  
  EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
  
  DISABILITY
  The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.
  All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
  THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED FOR THIS TERM-LIMITED TIER 2 POSITION:
  
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employee contributes a portion of gross salary on a pre-tax basis.
    • MTC is subject to California Pension Reform and as of January 1, 2013, will offer two pension plans. The plan that the employee will be enrolled in is based on the individual's historical pension plan membership. HR will discuss this directly with all final candidates.
  • Health Insurance through the Public Employees' Retirement System (premiums are shared between agency and employee).
  • Holidays off with pay when MTC officially closes for an observed holiday. Addition of one (1) floating holiday; to be used for a culturally significant event in recognition that "official" holidays are not fully inclusive of various cultures and traditions.
  • Accrual of 8 hours of paid sick leave per month with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.)
  • Monthly Transit/Parking Subsidy of up to $325 per month in accordance with MTC's public transit program.
  • Voluntary participation in employee-paid tax-advantaged retirement plan (two 457 plans offered)
  
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  Briefly describe how your previous experience and education qualifies you for this position. (Please refer to Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in the job description when answering this question.) **250-word maximum
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  Tell us about any experience you have with financial statement and note disclosure preparation, audit, and financial statement analysis and review.
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  Please provide us with an example of general ledger reconciliation you performed in the past. What was your process when you encountered differences?
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  I understand that this position is temporary full-time with Tier 2 benefits through December 31, 2026, and I am still interested in being considered.
  Required Question

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