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:

The Senior Treasury Analyst-Reconciliations is responsible for the daily reconciliation and accuracy between Bank Account Systems and the MTA PeopleSoft system for the eight (8) MTA Agencies.  These Agencies consist of:  1) MTAHQ, 2) Long Island Railroad (LIRR), 3) Metro North Railroad, 4) NYC Bus, 5) NYC Transit, 6) Tri-Borough Bridge and Tunnel, 7) Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority (SIRTOA), and 8) Grand Central Madison (GCMCO).

This position assures the daily reconciliations within numerous Bank Accounts held at Bony and Chase. This position will liaise with MTAHQ Management, MTAHQ Sr. Investment Manager, MTAHQ Investment Portfolio Manager, Bank Representatives, Financial Reporting, and MTAHQ System Support.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile Cash Position and Investment holdings bank transactions to PS entries.
• Assure Bank Statement Accounting (BSAC) Posting Rules are posted.
• Process daily Semi-Manual Reconciliations in PS.
• Monitor the receipt of daily bank files so reconciliations can be performed, and communicate any issues to Treasury Systems.
• Run the Auto Reconciliation process in PS.
• Run Bank Statement Accounting (BSAC) in PS.
• Create external transactions for items not cleared by BSAC.
• Input Cash Subsidies in PS.
• Analyze and reconcile Debt Service payments.
• Analyze and reconcile Capital and Operating Accounts.
• Assist BSC with the research of monthly bank transactions.
• Assist BSC with A/R collection and variances.
• Review the reconciliation of all banking transactions before posting to the Treasury subledger.
• Analyze and reconcile Investment Accounts.
• Review and analyze monthly BSC bank reconciliation and create journal entries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn, communicate, and interact well with external agencies.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn analytical and/or quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have good math skills, working knowledge of PeopleSoft and PC spreadsheets (such as Excel), and must be detail-oriented.
• Good English language skills for effective phone communication.
• Excellent analytical skills, conscientious, and attention to detail.
• Must be a team player

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, finance, or business management.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Attainment of or in the process of attaining specific functional licenses or certifications in the area of specialty, if applicable.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures.

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.