Hampton Roads Transit Job Opportunity
Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service-oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.
Essential Job Functions
(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
Performs detailed analysis and reconciliations of monthly department-level budget to actual. Prepares documentation for budget. Reviews operational and financial records, reports, and makes recommendations for. Works with departments to compile data necessary to analyze and determine operational and financial. Works with departments to conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed program actions to ensure that requests substantially improve the achievement of HRT objectives with more effective use of approved. Works with department managers in the assessment of the annual budget programs and recommends revisions to these requests based on thorough analyses of the unit and its requirements. Assists department directors and managers with completing yearly budget requests and justifications.
Analyzes trends in fund disbursements and progress toward attaining goals to ensure funds are used for approved and designated programs; assembles necessary. Assists with the creation of the annual budget for technology.
Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Essential to Job Functions:
Perform financial, statistical, comparative analyses of budgetary documentation and data to achieve sound conclusions and recommendations. Monitor and report budget variances. Perform accurate mathematical calculations. Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports and other written materials. Develop, organize, and maintain accurate records of budget correspondence and data. Verify the completeness and accuracy of budgetary information and data. Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Required Software Knowledge and Skills
Essential to Job Functions:
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications:
Safety Responsibility
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect ones self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager, and/or the Safety Department.
Training and/or Education
Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related fields.
Required Experience
Minimum of two years work experience in accounting, budgets, procurement, project support, and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses or Certificates
Possess a valid Drivers License. Acquire a Virginia Drivers License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out-of-state license is not the applicants current state of residence).
Special Requirements
This position is classified as essential personnel. FLSA Status: Exempt Physical Demands: 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. Unusual Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are 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. Work and travel outside regular business hours may be required.
HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the HRT employment application and/or the interview, contact HRT Human Resources at (757) 222-6000 or email careers@hrtransit.org.