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MTA Associate Staff Analyst (General & Technical Accounting) in New York, New York
Associate Staff Analyst (General & Technical Accounting)
Job ID: 15014
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Operating Budget Unit
Date Posted: Mar 26, 2026
Description
Job Information:
Title : Associate Staff Analyst (General & Te ch nical Accounting)
Department: New York City Transit
Authority: TA
Division/Unit: Financial Operations / General and Te ch nical Accounting
Work Location: 2 Broadway
Hours of Work: AM
Compensation : $96,568 - $125,031
Deadline (If applicable )
Reporting Manager (If applicable )
Senior Manager - General & Te ch nical Accounting
Position Summary:
The General & Te ch nical Accounting Analyst is responsible for ensuring that accurate financial transactions are recorded in the general ledger and reconciliation s ch edules are maintained for internal and external/statutory audits. Primary responsibilities include the journal processing for monthly, quarterly and annual transactions whi ch feed into the financial reports for MTA HQ consolidation .
Responsibilities:
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 ch arges 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 AP 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 s ch edule. Update amortization s ch edules and maintain master templates for reporting purposes. Prepare NYPA Loan quarterly/annual entries, MTA disclosure s ch edule 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.
Education and Experience:
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations resear ch , organizational behavior, industrial psy ch ology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psy ch ology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law s ch ool, and one (1) 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 resear ch ; in management or methods analysis, operations resear ch , organizational resear ch 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 resear ch , economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of satisfactory full ‐ time professional experience in the areas described in ʺ 1 ʺ above
Desired Skills:
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.
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
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 with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.