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Under the general direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, the Finance and Accounting Manager oversees all financial operations and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position maintains grant and project compliance, supervises financial transactions, and prepares timely and accurate reports. The role combines financial stewardship with regulatory oversight to support the strategic and operational objectives of the BCRTA. 

The Finance and Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader, responsible for supervising financial staff, enhancing systems for procurement and compliance, and collaborating cross-departmentally to maintain fiscal integrity and transparency. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Financial Management & Reporting 

• Oversees all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and fixed assets. 

• Prepares monthly financial statements, annual audit schedules, and required federal, state, and local financial reports. 

• Leads development, monitoring, and reporting of agency budgets in coordination with the Director of Finance. 

• Ensures proper accounting and reporting of federal, state, and local grants, including National Transit Database reporting. 

• Monitors financial discrepancies and resolves through analysis and reconciliation. 

• Ensures agency compliance with the Medicaid Provider Agreement and all relevant ORC, OAC, and federal statutes. 

• Maintains responsibility for payroll processing and leads activities in cooperation with the HR department. 

• Leads annual audit process and executes annual Hinkle filings.s. 

Procurement & Compliance 

• Cooperates with  procurement staff to maintain compliance with FTA, ODOT, state, and federal requirements. 

• Supports competitive bidding processes (e.g., RFPs) and contract administration from issuance through completion. 

• Maintains documentation for procurement and contract activities, including historical records and audit support. 

• Develops and maintains procurement and compliance systems, forms, templates, and workflows in cooperation with procurement department and personnel. 

• Supports process improvements for procurement velocity and regulatory adherence from the finance department. 

Grant & Project Compliance 

• Collaborates on grant applications, reporting, and post-award grant management. 

• Tracks projects in alignment with available funding and regulatory compliance. 

• Coordinates with departments and external agencies (FTA, ODOT) to ensure complete and accurate grant documentation. 

• Maintains and manages accurate and current financial records related to grants and federal reporting. 

• Participates in and supports federal reporting processes including, but not limited to, National Transit Database and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 

Administrative Oversight & Communication 

• Attends internal and external meetings on behalf of the Finance Department or Director. 

• Trains, supervises, and supports finance team members and assists in the coordination of cross-departmental data reporting efforts. 

• Protects agency operations by maintaining strict confidentiality in financial and personnel matters. 

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job.  Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Abilities: 

1. Ability to work independently with complex financial data. 

2. Ability to read and interpret documents and instruments. 

3. Strong analytical problem-solving ability. 

4. Ability to organize, supervise, lead, coordinate and motivate. 

5. Work with, memorize, and retain detail. 

6. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. 

7. Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects with frequent interruptions. 

8. Capability to meet deadlines and deliveries without prompting or reminders. 

9. Manage stress effectively without impacting work, staff, or stakeholders. 

10. Perform as an effective team player. 

11. Maintain strict confidentiality. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in financial management and oversight. 

• Procurement or compliance functions, preferably in a government or transit setting. 

• Familiarity with grant management, audits, and public sector procurement regulations preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, auditing, and financial reporting. 

• Proficient in ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.  Experience with Netsuite strongly desired. 

• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to operational procedures. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. 

• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information. 

• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination capabilities. 

Education: 

• 4-year degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience/combination

Licenses/Certifications: 

• CPA preferred. 

Benefits: 

• Participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) with 14% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (at least 29 days year 1)
• Professional growth and promotional tracks available
• Company paid CPE's
• Affordable and robust healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Employer sponsored life insurance

About Butler County RTA:

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the recipient for Federal Transit funds in Butler County, OH and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 140 transit employees and manages an annual budget near $11M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. 

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that supports and promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, independence, and ingenuity.

Looking for part-time employment?

Do you find cleaning and organizing satisfying?

If you are a self-starter, we have a position for you!

The Custodial Technician is responsible for keeping our facilities clean. The Custodial Technician will work with the Vehicle and Facility Manager and/or Operations Manager to set the professional standard for BCRTA. This position will work out of our Oxford, Ohio location.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs routine upkeep to all BCRTA facilities.
2. Cleans and maintains standards for offices, common areas, buses, and bus stops. Duties include, but not limited to, vacuuming, trash disposal, dusting, and window cleaning.
3. Coordinates vehicle cleaning with the Vehicle & Facility Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager.
4. Maintains and inspects all facility and safety equipment.
5. Performs light facility maintenance repairs.
6. Maintains facility maintenance records.
7. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
8. Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively with flexibility and adaptability. 
9. Completes facility checklist schedules for cleaning as required.
10. Works with department manager to maintain the stock levels.
11. Evaluates and stocks consumable materials.
12. Use of PPE as required.
13. Follows all BCRTA procedures and guidelines.
14. Attend training events and meetings as assigned.
15. Acts as a BCRTA ambassador, projects a positive attitude, and promotes superior customer service.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job.  Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Physical & Visual Activities:

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment and a functioning maintenance facility.
2.  Ability to adjust to changes in shift or work schedules.
3.  Ability to maintain a stationary position for long periods, kneel/bend, reach overhead, and move throughout the workday.
4.  Strong sensory skills include good hearing, dexterity, feeling, and eyesight, including color perception and peripheral vision.
5.  Ability to occasionally push or transport items weighing up to 50 lbs.
6. Requires some exposure to excessive noise, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, and dirt/dust.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

Occasional exposure to exhaust fumes. Exposure to low and high tempatures according to seasonal weather.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the basic janitorial cleaning duties.
2. Ability to follow oral and written directions.
3. Attention to detail, ability to memorize and retain.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Fluently read, write, and speak English.
6. Ability to communicate with BCRTA management.
7. Work calmly and clearly under stress and perform as a team player.

Experience:

• Entry level facility and janitorial/cleaning experience.

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Valid Driver's license preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean motor vehicle record.

Benefits: 
14% Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Match, Paid Time Off, Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Butler County RTA

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget over $7M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.

BCRTA benefits now include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability coverage in addition to generous paid time off for full-time employees, as well as 14% retirement match in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), opportunities for advancement, and professional development.  

*Hiring is through our main office in Hamilton, Ohio. 

Want to make an impact in your community and collect a paycheck?          

Need a new career path with a future?

Love to drive?

Position will require 3-4 weeks of paid full-time training.

Butler County Regional Transit Authority welcomes employees who need a new passion!  We have a new fleet with regular replacement schedules.  We respect our employees’ time.  We help our neighbors get around.  We meet new people.  We work all over Butler County. We drive … and we need YOU!

Our drivers work out of our Butler County, Ohio offices in Hamilton, Middletown, or Oxford.  All our driving positions start at $20.00 per hour with annual merit based raises. Already have transit experience or passenger transportation experience?  With verified proof of employment within the last 10 years, your starting pay could be as high as $24.60 per hour! We provide 14% retirement match, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, short term disability, life insurance, and up to 29 paid days off your first year!

You will drive our 35' coaches and 25 passenger cutaways. Our drivers work anywhere from 35 to 40+ hours per week with paid training.  We operate up to 23 hours per day, Monday through Sunday.  We have a schedule for you! 

In addition to our regular driving schedules, BCRTA also offers Extra Board driver positions These roles are perfect for applicants who value variety, flexibility, and guaranteed hours. Extra Board drivers step in to cover shifts when regular drivers are off—think of it as being a reliable backup hero. You’ll still receive a guaranteed number of paid hours each week, even if you're not actively driving for the full time. These positions are crucial to keeping our service running smoothly every day.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Safely operating a vehicle without distractions
• Taking amazing care of our passengers
• Working without a supervisor over your shoulder
• Following directions and enforcing rules

You Must:

• Learn to work with technology, like tablets, apps and the interwebs.  Don’t worry, we’ll teach you.  You just have to be willing!
• Be on time
• Pass a DOT drug screen
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a state and national background check
• Have a clean driving record (less than 4 points)
• Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement is required.​​  ​​​​

About Butler County RTA

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget over $7M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.

BCRTA benefits now include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability coverage in addition to generous paid time off, 14% retirement match in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), opportunities for advancement, and professional development.  

*Hiring is through our main office in Hamilton, Ohio. 

Want to make an impact in your community and collect a paycheck?          

Need a new career path with a future?

Love to drive?

Position will require 3-4 weeks of paid full-time training.

Butler County Regional Transit Authority welcomes employees who need a new passion!  We have a new fleet with regular replacement schedules.  We respect our employees’ time.  We help our neighbors get around.  We meet new people.  We work all over Butler County. We drive … and we need YOU!

Our drivers work out of our Butler County, Ohio offices in Hamilton, Middletown, or Oxford.  All our driving positions start at $20.00 per hour with annual merit based raises. Already have transit experience or passenger transportation experience?  With verified proof of employment within the last 10 years, your starting pay could be as high as $24.60 per hour! We provide 14% retirement match, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, short term disability, life insurance, and up to 29 paid days off your first year!

You will drive our 35' coaches and 25 passenger cutaways. Our drivers work anywhere from 35 to 40+ hours per week with paid training.  We operate up to 23 hours per day, Monday through Sunday.  We have a schedule for you! 

You’ll be responsible for:

• Safely operating a vehicle without distractions
• Taking amazing care of our passengers
• Working without a supervisor over your shoulder
• Following directions and enforcing rules

You Must:

• Learn to work with technology, like tablets, apps and the interwebs.  Don’t worry, we’ll teach you.  You just have to be willing!
• Be on time
• Pass a DOT drug screen
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a state and national background check
• Have a clean driving record (less than 4 points)
• Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement is required.​​  ​​​​

About Butler County RTA

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget over $7M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.

BCRTA benefits now include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability coverage in addition to generous paid time off, 14% retirement match in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), opportunities for advancement, and professional development.  

*Hiring is through our main office in Hamilton, Ohio. 

Do you love public transit?  Do you see a need for better transportation and more options in your community? Would you like to advocate for public transit in Butler County?  

The Transit Alliance of Butler County (TABC) is now accepting applications for seats on the Board of Directors. The Transit Alliance is a non-profit organization whose specific objective is advocating and increasing the availability of affordable transportation in Butler County.  

This is a volunteer position and Directors shall be of the age of majority in this state. Other qualifications for directors of this corporation shall be as follows: Individuals from public, non-profit, or private entities directly engaged in transportation coordination efforts in Butler County, Ohio who have the authority to represent their agencies in decisions regarding the use of agency resources to further the goals of the Butler County Transportation Authority.

It shall be the duty of the directors to: 

•  Perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, and by these Code of Regulations; 
•  Appoint and remove, employ and discharge, and, except as otherwise provided in these Code of Regulations, prescribe the duties and fix the compensation, if any, of all officers, agents, and employees of the corporation; 
•  Supervise the project coordinator (or other such primary employee) who in turn supervises all other employees of the corporation to assure that their duties are performed properly

Any Board Member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only to serve the unexpired term.  Any appointed Board Member is eligible for reappointment.  The three-year term starts July 1.

The TABC meets four times per year at the Butler County Regional Transit Authority Hamilton Facility.