Finance Clerk

RTA'S MISSION STATEMENT

We enrich lives by removing barriers to connect our community to more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting for the Finance Clerk position in the Finance Department. The Finance Clerk performs various finance functions, including currency processing, accounts payable, and revenue order and account processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.Primary duties include currency processing. Duties related to this function include the following:

• Empties cash from vaults and prepares and processes cash for deposit.
• Uses conveyor belt and coin machine to process coin and prepare for deposit.
• Coordinates cash and coin pick ups by armored car service.
• Drives to the Hemet, CA facility in an Agency vehicle as needed to coordinate transport of Hemet vault to Riverside Coin Room.
• Empties various departmental safes on premises on a regular basis and prepares funds retrieved for deposit.
• Trains new currency processors on cash and coin preparation processes.

Provides support to accounts payable specialist. Duties related to this function may include the following:

• Enters vendor invoices, check requests, expense reports, etc. into Oracle and forwards documents for signature.
• Matches vendor invoices to purchase orders.
• Research vendor issues with Purchasing Department.
• Ensures accounts payable aging is accurate and reflects all of Agency’s outstanding current payment obligations to vendors.
• Processes weekly check and wire runs.
• Reconciles statements, accounts, and records.
• Scans documents and works to keep document management system updated.

Provides support to revenue coordinator. Duties related to this function may include the following:

• Receive, complete, and distribute orders for Agency fare media.
• Handles replacements of lost or damaged passes.
• Completes various spreadsheets and analysis related to reconciling pass orders.
• Manages transactions and accounts related to Agency mobile ticket system (GenfareLink).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); one year experience in cash/coin processing, office work, retail, or an other relevant field.

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLSKnowledge of basic office equipment and personal computers. Familiarity with software programs such as Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to establish work sequence/routine. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to operate 10-key calculator by touch with accuracy. Knowledge of basic office procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPossession of a valid non-restricted California driver's license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

NOTE TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

• Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year
• Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
• - Further written warnings, final warnings or suspensions.
• Performance Appraisal rating(s) must be at or above “Meets Standards.”
• Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year.
• Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
• Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
• Applicants who request to transfer to a different department may be eligible to do so after 1 year of service.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: a written and/or computer based assessments (pass/fail), and oral interview(s) (100% weight). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Please note internal requirements may be waived for employees who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The selection procedures may also change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.

CREDIT CHECK REQUIREMENTDue to the financial responsibilities associated with this position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo a credit check. Employment is contingent on successfully passing the credit review and all other pre-employment requirements.

***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

Benefits

The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package as detailed below:

Full Time Employees:

• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage. Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life (2x Salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit Available
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 5 floating holidays, 9 regular holidays, and 12 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.

Part Time Employees:

• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) - Same as Full Time Employees.
• Deferred Compensation programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass available for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit available.
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 1 week vacation, and 9 regular holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.