Supervisor General Accounting Fixed Assets Tc - New York, United States - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Description

JOB TITLE:
Supervisor General Accounting/Fixed Assets

TC

SALARY RANGE:
$88,665 - $96,053

HAY POINTS:
588

DEPT/

DIV:
Controllers - General and Technical Accounting

SUPERVISOR:
Deputy Director, General and Technical Accounting

LOCATION:
333 West 34th Street / 2 Broadway, NY,

NY

HOURS OF WORK:
9:00am 5:30pm (7 hours/day)

DEADLINE:
Open until filled

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to manage the activities and transaction processing in alignment with the MTA Transformation strategy and a vision for a single process within General and Technical Accounting.

The General Accounting/Fixed Asset Supervisor is responsible for managing team workload and resources, compliance with MTA Accounting timeline and deliverables and supervising, training, and developing team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage team workload, resources and schedules to deliver timely, quality accounting services for a single process within General & Technical Accounting.
Perform / Process / Review bank reconcilaitions, journal entries and account analysis.
Data validation and maintenance.
Transaction entry in PeopleSoft and service request management tool.
Inquiry documentation, research, and resolution that meets customer expectations.
MTA and Accounting policy, practice and procedure compliance.
Cyclical and period end processing activity support.
Ensure all month end and year end transactions and review are done in a timely matter.
Work with External Auditors to provide documentation and respond to inquiries for audits.
Project activity support including requirements gathering, functional design & configuration, testing, training design, development & delivery, postproduction support.
Issue management and resolution.
Share Accounting knowledge with team.
Track and report status of work for team.
Maintain client in the team including performance, staffing levels and competencies.
Maintain appropriate level of process, functional and technical knowledge and participate in training to continue to develop such knowledge.
Resolve employee relations issues as appropriate and create a positive working environment.
Generate reports to manage, monitor and provide Accounting metrics.
Identify, implement and manage continuous improvement activites.
Identify, document, review and approve input to knowledge management tool.
Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Indepth knowledge of Finance processes, specifically in General and Technical Accounting.
Working knowledge and use of PeopleSoft or related database software to perform and support process activites.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes.
Effective written, interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously with adherence to deadlines.
Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong understanding and experience with performance metrics.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage individual and team assignments.
Strong team building skills that promote cooperation and communication among teams to develop more efficient operations.
Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Strong work ethic and professional integrity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Bachelors degree with relevant experience in Business or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in General Accounting.
Minimum 3 years in managing/ montoring employees or processes.

Preferred:

Understanding of MTA Accounting policies, and procedures as it applies to monthly & year end close process.
Familiarity with performance metrics and ability to meet identified targets.
Working knowledge of service request management tools.

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.