Job Description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025, AT 11:59 PM

HOWEVER, THIS JOB POSTING MAY CLOSE

EARLIER

IF WE RECEIVE 75 APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE 11/30/25 CLOSING DATE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY

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Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.Dedicated and motivated colleagues?

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amenitybuilding for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!

THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION WITH TIER 2 BENEFITS THROUGH JUNE

30, 2026,

WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2027

ABOUT MTC

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area and its nearly eight million residents. From building better transportation systems, addressing the affordable housing shortage, to increasing climate resiliency - MTC touches it all, envisioning a Bay Area that is connected, equitable and sustainable. MTC is also the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under direct supervision of the Financial Program Manager, the Junior Financial Analyst is responsible for processing Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions for multiple entities, including Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), Bay Area Headquarters Authority (BAHA), Bay Area Infrastructure Finance Authority (BAIFA), Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations (FAN), Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE), and San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA), in compliance with government regulations and MTC policies and procedures. The role involves processing and verifying payments, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts and supporting the organization's annual financial audit. The role also requires developing and maintaining standard operation procedures (SOP) for cash receipts process. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking to grow in public finance and accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Payment Processing

: Accurately process and apply all incoming payments including checks, electronic transfers, and wires for all entities: ABAG, MTC, BATA, BAHA, BAIFA, BAFHA, FAN, SAFE, and SFBRA.

Journal Entries

: Prepare and post accurate and timely journal entries for all cash receipts and related transactions and perform monthly adjusting/closing entries.

Daily Reconciliation

: Perform daily reconciliations to ensure that all cash receipts match bank deposits and system records.

Monthly Reconciliation

: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of all cash balances.

Issue Resolution

: Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied receipts, and billing issues with the Accounts Receivable team.

Aging Analysis

: Generate and review accounts receivable aging schedules to monitor outstanding balances and aid in collections.

System Implementation

: Participate in the testing, validation, and implementation of new financial software.

Process Documentation

: Document cash receipts processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the new system.

Annual Audit Support

: Assist with the annual audit by preparing all required documentation and providing explanations on all cash receipt transactions to the auditors.

Record Maintenance

: Maintain organized and accurate financial records, both physical and electronic, for auditing and reporting purposes.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system integration issues and improve financial processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field and one (1) year of professional level accounting or financial analysis experience or three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical and/or technical experience in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of financial records including accounts payable, accounts receivable payroll, cash, revenue, or other related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

: Associate degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience

: At least three (3) years of professional-level experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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THIS TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIFIC TIER 2 BENEFITS AS FOLLOWS

Enrollment in CalPERS pension which requires a contribution from both the employer and you. Your contribution rate will be determined by CalPERS. The current contribution rate for PEPRA members is 7.25% and for Classic members the contribution rate is 7.004% of eligible earnings (as a pre-tax deduction). Enrollment in CalPERS medical insurance with MTC covering 95.00% of the premium and you contributing 5.00% (as a pre-tax deduction) or you may waive medical insurance enrollment with proof of alternative medical coverage. MTC provided public transit subsidy of up to $325 per month in accordance with MTC's public transit program. Accrual of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Holidays off with pay when MTC officially closes for an observed holiday. You will also receive one floating holiday to be used for a culturally significant event in recognition that "official" holidays are not fully inclusive of various cultures and traditions. No vacation will be accrued while you are filling this temporary assignment.

The above is the full extent of benefits provided while in this Temporary Tier 2 employment status.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.

DISABILITY

The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact Applicant Support at

(855) 524-5627

, available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.

THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED FOR THIS TERM-LIMITED TIER 2 POSITION:

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employee contributes a portion of gross salary on a pre-tax basis. + MTC is subject to California Pension Reform and as of January 1, 2013, will offer two pension plans. The plan that the employee will be enrolled in is based on the individual's historical pension plan membership. HR will discuss this directly with all final candidates.
Health Insurance through the Public Employees' Retirement System (premiums are shared between agency and employee). Holidays off with pay when MTC officially closes for an observed holiday. Addition of one (1) floating holiday; to be used for a culturally significant event in recognition that "official" holidays are not fully inclusive of various cultures and traditions. Accrual of 8 hours of paid sick leave per month with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.) Monthly Transit/Parking Subsidy of up to $325 per month in accordance with MTC's public transit program. * Voluntary participation in employee-paid tax-advantaged retirement plan (two 457 plans offered)