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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 days ago

Manager General & Technical Accounting - B&T

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $112K/yr

5+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and other reporting processes for MTA Bridges and Tunnels.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Support the monthly and yearly B&T Surplus calculation

Responsible for ensuring the monthly financial report is complete with explanations to significant variances vs budget and filed with MTA OMB within the general ledger closing deadline. Ensure that quarterly financial reporting packages are accurate and submitted on time

Ensure Force Account Reimbursements are properly allocated between B&T and Central Business District Tolling (CBD), and the Trial balance for B&T and CBD is accurate

Address the year-end audit inquiries, obtain and update information for the Management Discussion and Analysis section of year-end financials, and other selected financial data as needed

Prepare the investment roll forward monthly and all debt/investment schedules

Ensure that all monthly and year-end accruals are complete, reasonable, and with proper support per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Review, approve, and reconcile monthly TBTA Revenues and bond transactions and ensure they are posted timely and accurately in the general ledger. Prepare a monthly/yearly debt service schedule allocating Interest Expense paid on behalf of MTA, NYCTA, and TBTA

Record monthly journal entries on credit card charges, investment transactions, and GASB 68 pension transactions

Prepare monthly account analysis

Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Other duties or projects as assigned

Qualification

PeopleSoftFinancial ReportingAccounting PrinciplesMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Must have knowledge of PeopleSoft

Must have knowledge of Microsoft Application/Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization

Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Minimum 5 years of related work experience

Preferred

Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

At least 3 years in a managerial and/or leadership role

Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees