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Manager General & Technical Accounting - B&T

MTA • New York, NY • 2h ago

Job ID: 12998

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: General and Technical Accting

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2025

Description

JOB TITLE:

Manager General & Technical Accounting - B&T

DEPT/DIV:

Controller

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME

FUL L

SALARY RANGE:

$ 95,000 - $ 112,000

DEADLINE:

Until filled

This position is eligible for teleworking , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.

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 Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and other reporting processes for MTA Bridges and Tunnels. The position completes the monthly financial reports and assists with the quarterly and yearly financial reporting process. In addition, this position ensures all investments and debt, expense accruals, and Treasury are recorded timely and accurately. Preparation of the monthly Surplus and debt service.

Responsibilities:

Support the monthly and yearly B&T Surplus calculation.

Responsible for ensuring the monthly financial report is complete with explanations to significant variances vs budget and filed with MTA OMB within the general ledger closing deadline. Ensure that quarterly financial reporting packages are accurate and submitted on time.

Ensure Force Account Reimbursements are properly allocated between B&T and Central Business District Tolling (CBD), and the Trial balance for B&T and CBD is accurate.

Address the year-end audit inquiries, obtain and update information for the Management Discussion and Analysis section of year-end financials, and other selected financial data as needed.

Prepare the investment roll forward monthly and all debt/investment schedules.

Ensure that all monthly and year-end accruals are complete, reasonable, and with proper support per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Review, approve, and reconcile monthly TBTA Revenues and bond transactions and ensure they are posted timely and accurately in the general ledger. Prepare a monthly/yearly debt service schedule allocating Interest Expense paid on behalf of MTA, NYCTA, and TBTA.

Record monthly journal entries on credit card charges, investment transactions, and GASB 68 pension transactions.

Prepare monthly account analysis .

Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Other duties or projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have knowledge of PeopleSoft.

Must have knowledge of Microsoft Application/Excel.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Business, or Finance.

Minimum 5 years of related work experience.

The F ollowing is/are preferred:

Master's degree in Accounting , Business, or Finance.

At least 3 years in a managerial and/or leadership role.

Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.

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.

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