Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

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

Opening:

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, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for the timely accounting and processing of all Capital project Force Account Labor charges for NYCT, monitoring and reporting on $400 million in job overruns, monitoring cash reimbursements of Force Account vouchers, registration of WAR certificates, and creation of vouchers for Force work and third party contractor payments for transmission to the BSC; this includes but is not limited to reconciliation of related accounts with feeder systems and related interfaces. The Senior Manager is tasked with managing team workload and resources to ensure that vouchers are issued on a timely basis and that all charges that are properly funded are processed and reimbursed. This position interfaces with various departments involved with the Capital Plan, such as Capital Planning and Budget, NYCT Capital Payments, IT, C&D, and other stakeholders as required.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Manage voucher processing and transmittal status and information daily, and resolve funding and payment issues.
• Manages the analysis and preparation of contract reconciliations, thereby ensuring that the Capital Accounting System reconciles with PeopleSoft/IMPACT.
• Produces the Overrun Report to monitor job overruns and the resolution of funding with Capital Planning and Budget.
• Ensures the efficient processing of charges generated from the SOCC and CPICS reports and posts cash reimbursements to reconcile CAS/CARS and GL Accounts.
• Perform special requests as required to facilitate account reconciliations and reporting as requested by various departments.
• Supports the external and internal audit process.
• Provides audit evidence and information regarding MTA procedures and documentation for the sample selection of auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires a strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft, and IMPACT.
• Strong knowledge and experience in GAAP and Internal Controls.
• Strong understanding of payment processing and related controls.
• Requires an understanding of the interrelated nature of financial systems to reconcile information across systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all internal levels within a given organization, including senior management.
• 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.
• Strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field. 
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership abilities.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Three years in a managerial and/or leadership role.
• Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and reporting systems.

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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

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