Accountant - Capital Assets

Job Description

Under general supervision, this position performs professional accounting activities supporting the preparation, recordation, and reconciliation of accounting and business transactions. The role focuses on capital asset accounting, financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and governmental standards, audit support, and contribution to agency-wide financial transparency and accountability.

This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 185: Min – $38.71 | Mid – $46.24 | Max – $53.76/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. 

This posting will remain open until filled.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain accounting records in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

• Record capital asset transactions, including depreciation, retirements, transfers, and adjustments by month-end close

• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and perform monthly reconciliations with the general ledger

• Assist with general ledger and subsidiary ledger maintenance, including leases and SBITA tracking in accordance with applicable accounting standards

• Review and analyze capital-related invoices for GAAP compliance

• Prepare schedules and support independent auditors and FTA Triennial Reviews

• Contribute to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and stand-alone financial statements

• Assist with preparation of the Quarterly Taxpayer Oversight Committee Report and other financial analyses

• Support preparation of the annual Cost Allocation Plan (CAP), including indirect cost allocation methodologies

• Assist with the implementation of new GASB pronouncements and evaluate impacts on capital assets

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities and journal entries

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

• Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience

• Capital assets accounting experience preferred

• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards (GASB preferred)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills

• Ability to analyze complex transactions and prepare financial reports

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous development

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Meaningful work supporting public trust and financial transparency

• Exposure to complex capital asset accounting and high-level financial reporting

• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

• Opportunities to grow technical expertise and professional skills

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.