Full-Time
Associate Staff Analyst
General & Technical Accounting
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$96.6k - $125k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in the first item above
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close journal processing and financial reporting. Provide supporting documentation and analysis to management, assist with audit requests and annual disclosure reporting.
- Review for accuracy of account information and payment processing of intercompany charges with other agencies. Perform Intercompany account analysis and quarterly reconciliations.
- Monitor GL account activities, record journal entries, perform account analysis, accrual estimates, monitor and adjust account accruals per actuals, monitor accounts payable payments for various agency vendors.
- Review information submission from various departments. Maintain journal log, keep records and organize supporting documents to ensure information complies with year-end requirements.
- Assist with updating NYPA loan project schedule. Update amortization schedules and maintain master templates for reporting purposes. Prepare NYPA Loan quarterly/annual entries, MTA disclosures schedule and reconciliation to NYPA statements.
- Reviewing and recording cost control requests from various departments according to accounting procedures.
- Prepare payment memos (e.g., subsidies, rent) and submit requests to Treasury.
- Other duties as assigned
- CPA preferred
- Must have knowledge of automated financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
- Must have knowledge of monthly general ledger closing and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with all internal levels within a given organization.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Strong work ethic and dedication to the highest work quality and job excellence.
- Must have excellent analytical, problem solving and judgement skills.
- Knowledge of GAAP, particularly GASB, a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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