The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Principal Accountant position within the Finance, Innovation and Technology department. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training.   Under the direction of the Chief Accountant & Manager, the incumbent is responsible for reviewing, anal