MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clean driving record.
• Three years of experience as a vehicle mechanic in any area.
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics, including: diesel and gasoline engines, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to independently or with minimal assistance provide repair service to engine and all mechanic parts of a bus or vehicle.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow repair and installation instructions; perform repair and maintenance timely as assigned by Supervisors and Managers and must maintain required schedule 
• Possession or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment, Valid Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement
• Must satisfactorily pass a background examination, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.

Note*: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities. Specific assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the agency.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience in high-volume AP environments, and the ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls within a public sector, audit-driven environment. This position will also provide limited backup support for payroll processing as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable, including high-volume invoice processing
• Review and approve invoice coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with procurement requirements
• Perform 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) and resolve discrepancies
• Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolution and payment inquiries
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and electronic payments)
• Maintain vendor files, including W-9s and 1099 reporting

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including AP and accruals
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records
• Support financial reporting and analysis as needed

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, agency policies, and applicable regulations
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Support compliance with public sector accounting standards and reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, including significant AP experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Netchex, Tyler, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector or government experience
• Knowledge of procurement and purchase order systems
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Knowledge of payroll processes and wage regulations
• Experience supporting audits

This position is responsible for the proper counting, sorting, and handling of coin bags weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as the proper storage of pallets of boxed coin.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work in a secured money room/vault environment with little to no exposure to outside light requirements.
• Conduct deposit verification and/or change order preparation using specialized counting equipment and procedures.
• Read, count, add, subtract, write, and record numerical information accurately.
• Utilize a calculator by touch.
• Bend, squat, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, sit, push, and pull as needed.
• Maintain unrestricted wrist, hand, and finger dexterity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• General account maintenance procedures
• Safety and security practices related to handling CATS fare box funds/assets
• Change order preparation procedures
• Currency, coin, and check deposit preparation for Finance Department processing
• Separation and organization of currency, coin, and check deposits received from fare boxes

Skills

• Ability to sign and record numbers by hand and make entries on records and reports
• Ability to walk continuously between bins, vaults, booths, and counters
• Ability to sort individual cargo items by routes and fare boxes

Education, Training & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred experience in banking, cash handling, or at least two (2) years of experience in a related field

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or equivalent and three years’ experience in transit with at least one year in supervisory/management capacity in any field and at least two years as an operator with CATS. A valid Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License & DOT Medical Card is required. 

SUMMARY:   Performs daily servicing, inspection, removal of vaults from fare boxes and cleans buses and other CATS Transit vehicles.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:  Knowledge of fleet training principles and practices, knowledge of operational and mechanical aspects of fleet equipment. Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes, codes and standards of the policies and procedures that relate to bus, trolley and van operation. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish working relationships within department, agency, and external vendors. 

Essential Duties: 
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 
·        Perform daily service of buses such as; adding fuel, checking and adding fluids and coolants, cleaning interiors, washing exteriors, emptying vaults from fare boxes, checking tires for thread and pressure. 
·        Inspects for and reports torn seats, rotting floors, cracked windows, loose mirrors, worn or damaged tires, fluid leaks, improper or unusual odors, etc. 
·        Perform custodial building maintenance in the garage, such as sweeping and washing floors. 
·        Perform periodic maintenance work on service equipment such as the bus washer. 
·        Fully knowledgeable of and maintain compliance with all safety rules and regulations. 
·        Insure proper safety tools and equipment are used at all times and understand the requirement for reporting safety hazards and/or violations. 
·        Assist mechanics with minor maintenance, as requested. 
·        Other duties as assigned. 

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATS complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Applicants must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement for job consideration. 

• Examines bus to insure its proper mechanical operation, including review of all safety features.

• Safely operates transit buses in revenue service according to the State of Louisiana traffic regulations, transporting passengers over established city routes according to required time schedule.

• Collects bus fares, issues transfers, and answers passengers’ questions in a professional and congenial manner.

• Conduct ridership surveys, reports bus stop and bus shelter problems, delays due to accidents, street closures, and passenger misconduct incidents.

• Provides passengers with information regarding bus routes, answers service questions and announces major bus stops and transfer points.

• Enforce company policies regulating passenger conduct.

• Assists in loading, securing, and unloading wheelchairs and passengers based on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

• Reports any dangerous conditions that could jeopardize the safety of the passenger or other members of the public.

• Maintains contact with dispatch and reports current position and conditions effecting the operation of the route as required.

• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.

• Effective and respectful communication and interaction with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.

• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skilled in safe driving practices and great customer service skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written including presentation abilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, other company employees, city officials and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.

• Ability to deal with difficult situations and understand the views and concerns of others.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices within 90 days of employment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• MUST be at least 21 years of age or older and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement

• MUST be available to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays. • MUST be able to pass physical agility tests with no limitations on upper or lower back.

• MUST be able to walk, kneel, bend, push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

How to apply:  Please visit www.brcats.com/apply to complete and submit online application or download, complete and submit application to catscareers@brcats.com.   

CATS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.