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We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.\n.\nHourly Wage: $31.76 - $40.50\nEssentia l Job Functions:\n(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)\nGeneral Ledger account reconciliation.\n\nTracking project expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.\n\nPrepares reimbursement requests to external funding partners on a regular basis to ensure accurate, timely drawdown of funds.\n\nEnsures general ledger data for grants and related assets are accurate and reconciled monthly, quarterly, and annually.\n\nResponsible for the maintenance of official grant files, records and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.\n\nPrepares financial reports to external grand funding agencies on a quarterly basis or as needed.\n\nResponsible for reconciliations and financial assessment of grants projects, in coordination with other departments.\n\nAssists with the preparation of financial reports such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, budget variances, and position of grant funding to be presented to Commission, MFAC, and other external parties.\n\nProvides accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual internal or external audits.\n\nAssists with compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed.\n\nManage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nRequired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Essential to Job Functions:\nRequired undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration or finance with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.\n\nRequired knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially as it relates to enterprise fund accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, and monthly close procedure\n\nExcellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nAttention to detail and excellent time-management skills.\n\nAbility to independently prepare routine reports, presentations and correspondence with minimal supervision\n\nExperience with grants and/or governmental accounting.\n\nRequired Software Knowledge and Skills Essential to Job Functions:\nProficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance assigned work is essential. 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Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).\nSpecial Requirements:\nThis position is classified as non-essential personnel.\nFLSA Status:\nNon-Exempt\nPhysical Demands:\nThe 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. Work requires high-speed operation of keyboard devices.\nUnusua l Demands:\nThe work environment characteristics described here representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.\n.\nCompensation Minimum: $31.76.\nNon-Exempt.\nHRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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