Principal Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Roles And Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes detailed reports for all levels of management to facilitate the flow of financial information.
• Prepares various government reports to meet federal and state compliance requirements.
• Responsible for reconciling financial data and preparing workpapers and financial statements for NJ Transit’s defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans.
• Works with the financial reporting team on the preparation of financial statements and footnotes for the annual reports, also prepares the various supporting schedules for year-end audits.
• Aids the external auditor in collecting information from internal and external sources for the annual audit, also follows up on pending issues.
• Performs assigned duties during the monthly close including, but not limited to, preparation of journal entries and analysis, processing transactions, and research into significant budget variances.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations for monthly board financial packages.
• Provides oversight direction to lower-level accountants in the performance of specific tasks or special projects.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of computerized financial systems required.
• Oracle General Ledger experience highly desired.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products with advanced MS Excel and Power Point experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong accounting technical skills preferable.