Finance Manager

Valley Transit is seeking a Finance Manager.
Under the general direction of the General Manager, this position is a highly responsible professional administrative position involved in managing the day-to-day affairs of the transit systems administration office; supervising and assisting in the training of accounting personnel; developing and maintaining budgeting and accounting procedures and controls; serves as Auditor, Treasurer, Risk Manager, and DBE Officer for Valley Transit.
This position maintains routine contact and liaison with the general public, community organizations, and other agencies and offices to benefit the mission and public perception of Valley Transit.
The Finance Manager shall provide direction and leadership to the Finance Department staff as well as develop and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork.
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by February 2, 2024.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related discipline.
A Master’s degree in an appropriate field of study, or a Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
Consideration will be given for levels of responsibility in previous work experience.
The salary range for this position is $38.
97 - $51.
04 per hour.
Valley Transit provides “employee-only” fully paid premiums for medical, dental, life and long-term disability through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB).
Qualifying dependents may be enrolled at the employee’s expense, these premiums are determined annually subject to the Employer Contribution Cap and Employer Pooling Assistance.
A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund.
Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program.
Employees also have the option to enroll in additional benefits which include Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability, Employee-Paid Flexible Benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and additional Employee-Paid Life Insurance coverage through MetLife.
Valley Transit grants annual paid vacation to regular full-time employees which starts at 8 hours per month and increases with continuous employment.
All Employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, full-time employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .
02115 per eligible paid hour.
Employees will also receive six (6) paid Holidays and three (3) paid Floating Holidays each calendar year.
The number of paid Floating Holidays increases with continuous employment.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38.
97 - $51.
04 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime Work Location: In person