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Accountant II
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- SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
$96,844.00 - $135,637.00 Annually
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Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
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Accountant II
- Millbrae, California United States
- SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
- Aug 29, 2026
- $96,844.00 - $135,637.00 Annually
SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus service, including Redi-Wheels paratransit service, Caltrain commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their boards of directors.
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- $96,844.00 - $135,637.00 Annually
- Aug 29, 2026
Job Description
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The Accountant II performs a wide variety of accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and/or San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA).

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
Review, analyze, and reconcile revenue, expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and member agency contribution accounts.
Compile, interpret, and analyze accounting data such as budget, encumbrances, and expenses.
Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations. Make necessary correcting entries.
Analyze accounting variances, trends, exceptions, and discrepancies.
Process and analyze accounting data in Enterprise Resource Planning database (ERP).
Assist with the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report.

Examples of Duties:
Review and analyze transactions for proper coding, accuracy, and completeness.
Maintain general ledger and sub ledgers.
Prepare, review, approve, and process journal entries.
Analyze project costs, grant expenditures, and fixed asset accounting. Add, delete, and adjust fixed asset information.
Prepare documentation for audits annually or on as-needed basis.
Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger to subsidiary ledgers.
Assist in completing and compiling the documentation for annual audits and year-end financial reporting.
Provide customer service and resolve issues for internal and external customers.
Prepare the State Controller’s Report and National Transit Database Reports.
Input payment vouchers, cost reports, and other documents in the financial system.
Review documentation for proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts and local, state, and/or federal regulations.
Process expense reports, invoices, progress payments and other requests for payments.
Process the weekly pay cycle and provide weekly accounts payable cash estimates.
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Three (3) years of full-time, professional accounting or directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Public Sector is desirable.
Experience with preparing financial statements and reports.
Experience with ERP databases; PeopleSoft experience is desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.

Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums

Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

Retirement Medical Benefits:

Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.

Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.

Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

Financial Planning Benefits:

Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%

Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options

Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000

Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

Growth and Education Benefits:

Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.

Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.

Other Amazing Benefits:

Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.

Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.

Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2026 12:04 PM Pacific
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SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus service, including Redi-Wheels paratransit service, Caltrain commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their boards of directors.
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