Senior Accounting Analyst - Revenue Compliance
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York, NY
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Accounting / Auditing
JOB TITLE:
Senior Accounting Analyst - Revenue Compliance
Dept/Div
Revenue Management
WORK LOCATION:
420 Lexington Avenue
FULL/PART-TIME
FULL
Salary Range
$77,050 - $96,313
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.
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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 Senior Accounting Analyst- Revenue Compliance is responsible for the preparation of various ticket sales analysis and revenue reports; developing audit techniques to capture various system data trends and unusual conditions; investigating causes of irregularities and errors, implementing corrective actions, and recommending improvements to current processes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ticket sales analysis and monthly revenue reports to aid management in making sound decisions and policies.
- Manage the on-board fares not paid or Commitment to Pay (CTP) system.
- Develop audit techniques, including analysis of various system data trends and unusual conditions that are deviations from standards.
- Investigate and determine causes of irregularities and errors, implement corrective actions, and recommend improvements to current processes.
- Formulate, publish, and update policies and procedures regarding the collection and reporting of revenue by train service employees and ticket sellers, including revenue notices and manuals.
- Assist in the testing and implementation of data updates to the train service employees' Ticket Issuing Machines (TIMs).
- Assist the Station audit clerks in investigating any discrepancies in the ticket office machines (TOM) tour reports.
- Interact extensively with various departments, including Information Technology, Transportation, MTA Police, Stations, Public Affairs, MTA Audit Services, as well as train service employees and ticket sellers regarding revenue questions and procedural matters.
- Participate in the development and implementation of various system functionalities.
- Enhancements, including migration from the existing on-board ticket sales (OBTS) and Central Support System (CSS) databases to the new on-board sales validation database (OSVD) and FareGo system.
- Participate in performing train service employees' revenue orientation, field audit, and non-compliance trial process, as required.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures (such as PeopleSoft).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP's, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Must possess effective written, interpersonal,l and oral communications skills to be used across various departments and external contacts.
- Must pay strong attention to detail and possess effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ability to take control of assigned tasks with limited supervision. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Strong ability to prepare accurate work papers, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years with revenue or auditing experience with finance or similar experience, including database management and reporting, along with financial analysis and reconciliations.
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.
About the company
Civil Engineering, Public Safety, Truck Transportation
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
The MTA comprises six agencies: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development.
The MTA network has the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. It provides around 2.6 billion trips each year, accounting for about one-third of the nation’s mass transit users and two-thirds of its commuter rail passengers. MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which recorded a record 329 million crossings in 2019, carries more vehicles than any other bridge and tunnel authority in the nation.
Interested in doing great work that impacts the lives of millions every day? Apply for a position today. You’ll not only have an opportunity to bring your skills to a mission in which you can take pride, you’ll enjoy first-class benefits including pension and 401(k) retirement savings plans, Wellness programs, Insurance plans, Healthcare plans, a generous vacation and leave package, and medical coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
The MTA’s provision of safe, clean, efficient public transportation is the lifeblood of the New York City area.