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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Senior Operations Analyst General Accounting Fixed Assets

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

JOB TITLE: Senior Operations Analyst – General Accounting Fixed Assets

SALARY RANGE: $49,562 – $82,603

DEPT/DIV: General and Technical Accounting

SUPERVISOR: Supervisor General Accounting

LOCATION: 420 Lexington Ave

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (8 hours/day)

***This position is represented by the Transportation Communication Union (TCU)***

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 purpose of this position is to perform reconciliation, accounting, and transaction processing activities related to the General Accounting and Fixed Assets functions for multiple Agencies. The Senior Operations Analyst, General Accounting and Fixed Assets, has thorough knowledge of one or more Finance areas, coaches less experienced team members, and guides process area procedures.

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile agency Payroll activity in the General Ledger

Process and reconcile monthly AP activity in the General Ledger

Perform monthly bank reconciliations

Prepare monthly Health and Welfare journal entries

Handle all phases of monthly agency account analyses & reconciliations

Gather, validate, and maintain data and other transaction inputs

Gather forms and track status

Enter transactions in PeopleSoft and the service request management tool

Provide satisfactory customer service by receiving, analyzing, researching, and seeking a resolution to assigned inquiries

Integrate across MTA Finance teams to document, research, and resolve basic issues and errors as assigned. Understand when to resolve or escalate to a supervisor

Perform/support cyclical processing and period end activities

Complete assignments as delegated by the supervisor

Comply with MTA policies, practices, and procedures

Develop and update operating procedures and training materials as needed

Understand the MTA vision, including how individual responsibilities fit into the long‑term strategies

Track and report the status of work

Maintain an appropriate level of process, functional, and technical knowledge and participate in training to continue to develop such knowledge

Support other team members as appropriate

Ensure that all assignments are completed with the highest quality and within agreed‑upon Service Level Agreement guidelines and Key Performance Indicator targets

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

Participate in user groups as necessary

Required Qualifications

Possess knowledge of General Accounting principles

Working knowledge and use of PeopleSoft or related database software

Ability to process requests consistently with general supervision

Ability to assess problems and promptly resolve or identify appropriate team to resolve

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the MTA at all levels within and outside the organization

Strong time management skills and the ability to manage individual assignments

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Understanding of MTA Finance policies, practices, and procedures

Familiarity with performance metrics and the ability to meet identified targets

Working knowledge and use of office productivity tools (e.g., PeopleSoft, MS Office applications) and web-based applications

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum four (4) years' experience performing accounting, transaction processing, and reconciliation, or related OR a satisfactory combination of education and work experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in Accounting with relevant experience in Business or related field.

Shared Services experience preferred

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.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Other

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Civil Engineering, Public Safety, and Truck Transportation

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