MBTA · 3 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMBTA is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation and is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in the development, monitoring, and reporting of capital grants. The role involves maintaining project budgets and expenditures, reviewing contracts, and communicating budget issues to management.
AutomotiveLogisticsPublic TransportationTransportationTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and monitor project budgets and expenditures in the MBTA’s Financial Platforms, including Capital Management System (CMS), Financial and Materials Information System (PeopleSoft), Trimble Unity Construct/e-Builder, and any future systems that may be implemented by the MBTA
Review and approve contracts, payments, purchase orders in the abovementioned systems
Assist with creating payment reimbursements to outside state and federal agencies
Perform financial close-out of grants
Prepare departmental reports, budget spreadsheets, variance reports, charts, tables, and graphs for presentations
Assist with the development of the five (5) year Capital Investment Plan and ongoing updates as needed
Assist with all data collection, input and updating for financial, statistical and performance data
Participate in meetings with both internal and external financial staff regarding all aspects of project budgets, funding, and other finance-related issues
Effectively communicate progress, issues, and resolution, verbally and in writing to management regarding budget issues and policies
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or related field
Effective organizational, analytical, multi-tasking and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
Proficient in Word, Excel, and other project/program controls applications
Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work within a team environment and building strong working relationships
Preferred
Experience working for a public agency
Experience working with an ERP software
Experience working with Capital budgets
Experience with databases
Experience with Peoplesoft software
Benefits
Accrued paid sick leave
Monthly transportation pass
Company
MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Bates
Deputy CFO Capital
Mary Ann O'Hara, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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