Financial Analyst III

Opening at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), North America's largest transportation network, serving 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA operates the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined.

About the role

The Financial Analyst III supports the Accounts Receivable system, handling billing, record keeping, collection, and account reconciliation. This role acts as a liaison between project management and internal/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.
• Prepare monthly account analysis and adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Maintain internal databases of monthly and year-to-date files from PeopleSoft and accurately post Monthly Accounts Receivable reports on the 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.
• Manage collections and customer inquiries, reviewing, substantiating, and gathering all supporting documents.
• Support the Senior Manager in reporting, reviewing, and analyzing day-to-day processes and requests within the Accounts Receivable group.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with monthly general ledger closing and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Collection processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including pivot tables.
• Outstanding writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to resolve issues without constant supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or MBA.
• Minimum 1 year of knowledge of PeopleSoft system software.

Pay

$86,700 - $96,313

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Eligible for teleworking (currently one day per week).li>
• New hires may apply for telework 30 days after their effective hire date.