Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 3 months ago
Manager - Fringe Accounting
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expThe 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. This position is responsible for the calculation and analysis of fringe benefit rates, corporate overhead rates, and equipment rental rates, as well as compiling financial and statistical data for the timely submission of the NTD report.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Perform major tasks in the production of G/L System Forecast, Budget, and Final Actual Fringe Benefit Cost and Rates, including but not limited to:
Mid-year and 3rd Qtr Reviews of Actual versus G/L Forecast Fringe Benefit Cost and Rates
Preparing a comparative analysis of forecast vs. actual results, identifying causes of variations
Perform monthly review of health & welfare cost activities (i.e., headcounts, rates, and adjustments) and explain material cost fluctuations on a monthly basis
Prepare monthly G/L account analyses related to fringe costs
Participate in the preparation and analysis of Corporate Overhead Rates and Annual Equipment Rental Rates needed for the Accounts Receivable Billing System
Collaborate with various Departments to obtain and transmit monthly National Transit Database (“NTD”) data
Participate in Annual NTD reporting, compile required financial data in accordance with NTD’s Uniform System of Accounts, set up for pro-forma work papers, collect and review data, analyze and adequately explain variances to ensure reports are timely and accurately submitted to FTA for use in the determination of federal funding
Develop, improve, and maintain information systems applications and databases supporting the Fringe, Overhead, Equipment Rental, and NTD functions
Review weekly payroll & provide appropriate labor accounting codes for payroll
Review RWA accrual and account reconciliation
Assist with the preparation of the Pension and OPEB Footnotes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Have working knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar systems
Demonstrated working knowledge of journal entries preparation, general ledger closing, and financial reporting
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet multiple tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail & provided accurate reports
Demonstrated analytical capabilities, quantitative skills in variance analysis
Strong communication skills and ability to interact well with external agencies for audit requirements
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across all levels within the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to manipulate large data sets in ACCESS database, intermediate Excel skills on LookUps, PIVOT tables; experience in Word and Outlook
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of related experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in database management and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Access and Excel) or comparable application
Minimum of three (3) years of accounting-related experience to include financial analysis and reconciliations
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
CPA License
Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures
Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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