JOB
The Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee performs beginner professional accounting work in an agency accounting division. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger. Acquires the ability to balance and reconcile accounting records. The supervisor provides direction as to what is to be accomplished and expectations regarding the quantity and quality of work product. Procedures for performing duties are established, and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Performs other related functions as assigned.Pay Grade 15
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Assists in the balancing and reconciling of accounting records• Assists in posting accounting data to general ledger accounts, including recording, adjusting, or correcting entries to the general ledger• Assists in compiling data for the preparation of accounting reports and may prepare reports of limited complexity• Assists in the maintenance and review of expenditure and budgetary control accounts, subsidiary and general ledgers, accounting journals, financial reports, batch reports, and other fiscal records• Assists in the transferring and encumbering of funds• The work involves treating a variety of common problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria.• Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop familiarity with state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and auditing methods and procedures• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThis is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required. Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Accounting Technician Senior.