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JOB TITLE:                     Financial Analyst - Accounts Receivable Levels I, II, and III             

DEPT/DIV:                    Controller’s Office, Accounts Receivable and Project Accounting

SUPERVISOR:      Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable

LOCATION:                    2 Broadway/420 Lexington Avenue

HOURS OF WORK:8:30 am - 4:00 pm (7 ½ hours/day)

DEADLINE:Open until filled

SALARY RANGE:         

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

SUMMARY:

The Financial Analyst provides support in the performance of the Accounts Receivable system billing, record-keeping, collection, and account reconciliation functions. This position acts as a liaison between project management as well as internal and external customers to ensure accurate and timely billing and cash collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in month-end system closing, including reconciling all work order detail reports to the general ledger. Preparation of monthly account analysis and prepare adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Maintain internal databases of monthly and year-to-date files from PeopleSoft and be responsible for accurately posting Monthly Accounts Receivable reports on public site for common users. Work with agency project managers for reporting, maintenance, and auditing requests.
• Provide various work order cost reporting and analysis as directed. Prepare miscellaneous billings as necessary. Complete day-to-day responsibilities including cash, work order requests, and collection efforts.
• Collections and Customer Inquiry management. Review, substantiate and gather all supporting documents.
• Support the Senior Manager in reporting, reviewing, and analyzing day-to-day processes and requests throughout the Accounts Receivable group.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Analyst – Level I 

• Academic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); pivot table knowledge preferred, but not required.
• Good writing skills and oral communication skills. Communication and collaboration skills are very important in this role.
• Must have good analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• The individual should be comfortable working as part of a group as well as independently.

Analyst – Level II 

• Must possess experience with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Must have knowledge of monthly general ledger closing and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Collection processes.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), macro development and pivot table knowledge preferred.
• Must possess good writing skills and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.

Analyst – Level III 

• Must possess understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Must have experience of monthly general ledger closing and financial reporting.
• Must possess knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Collection processes.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including pivot table.
• Must possess outstanding writing skills and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Must be able to perform the functions of this position without the need for direct hands-on supervision from the immediate supervisor. It is expected that the individual in this position will take initiative to resolve issues without constant supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Analyst – Level I 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting, finance, business, business administration, economics, or related field). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Analyst – Level II

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting, finance, business, business administration, economics, or related field). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years financial/accounting experience with a major government or corporate entities. A master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Analyst – Level III

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting, finance, business, business administration, economics, or related field). An equivalent combination of education and experience from may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive financial/accounting experience with a major government or corporate entities. A master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft system software
• MBA or CPA

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.