Kitsap Transit
Alisa Buckingham is an experienced accounting professional currently serving as an Accounting Specialist at Kitsap Transit since June 2017. Prior experience includes roles such as Senior Accountant and Accounting Assistant I at POWTEC Holding, where key achievements involved managing over $12 million in contracting revenue, overseeing payroll for more than 70 employees, and developing processes to enhance financial reporting and payroll accuracy. Alisa has demonstrated strong skills in maintaining detailed financial records, streamlining accounting systems, and handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism. Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Western Washington University and an Associate's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Olympic College.
Kitsap Transit
Kitsap Transit has been operating friendly, convenient public transit since 1983. We pride ourselves on providing a reliable service to Kitsap County’s commuter base and a sustainable, green travel option for the environmentally conscious. Whether you’re catching a bus for work or taking a scenic ferry trip, we strive to create enjoyable experiences for our riders. Specialized services are available for commuters and for qualified elderly and disabled riders. Kitsap Transit offers a robust, multi-program transit system which: • Operates routed buses, both regular full-day across the county and custom rush-hour in the ferry terminal areas of the county. • Operates ACCESS services for people who are frail, elderly and disabled throughout most of the county. • Operates a rideshare program composed of Worker/Driver buses, vanpools, SCOOT cars and participation in a Regional Ridematch Program. • Manages a park & ride lot system with more than 2,500 spaces. • Operates a passenger-only ferry service between Bremerton and Port Orchard and Bremerton and Annapolis. • Carries out transit-oriented developments to produce the best and highest transit use of real property. • Contributes to the smart growth development of Kitsap County, especially in urban areas.