Staff Accountant
Company: Westmoreland County Transit Authority
Location: Greensburg
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB FUNCTION: This position is
responsible for assisting the Deputy Executive Director and
Financial Operations Manager in the day-to-day financial/accounting
functions of the Authority. This position ensures that proper
accounting procedures and policies and practices are used in
recording all financial transactions. This position is responsible
for the accounts payable system of the Authority, organizing and
updating vendor files, and checking eligibility for the Medical
Assistance Transportation Program mileage reimbursement program.
WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day. Onsite
/ In office postion. No remote hours. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The
following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list
of all duties performed by all employees in this classification,
only a representative summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all
duties listed and may be required to perform additional,
position-specific duties. 1. Responsible for the preparation of all
accounts payable including check writing and recordkeeping. 2.
Reviews invoices and purchase order documentation for accuracy. 3.
Maintains central A/P filing system for Accounting Department. 4.
Ensure purchasing documents are processed efficiently and within
Authority policy requirements. 5. Handles verification and payment
processing for mileage reimbursement under the Medical Assistance
Transportation Program. 6. Assists in tracking various service
statistics including miles, hours, and ridership. Prepares various
reports for the Board of Directors and Senior Management staff. 7.
Cash counting and handling of fares/co-pays for services provided.
8. Support Deputy Executive Director and Financial Operations
Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements. 9.
Other duties as assigned. Note: The essential duties listed above
are not intended to limit the duties and responsibilities of the
position listed in this job description. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical
accounting work OR an associate degree in accounting or business
administration. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: 1. Advanced
computer stills in MS Office including MS Word and Excel. 2.
Proficiency with accounting software. 3. Proven knowledge of
accounting principles and practices. 4. Strong written and oral
communication skills. 5. High attention to detail and accuracy. 6.
Ability to multi-task. 7. Well-organized. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the use of a calculator and computer. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office conditions. EEO STATEMENT: WCTA is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer- and embrace our employees' differences,
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran
status. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Keywords: Westmoreland County Transit Authority, Youngstown , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Greensburg, Ohio
