What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Accountant - General Ledger position at NJ Transit?
Principal Accountant - General Ledger
Finance
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on timeand we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Participates in the implementation and development of NJ TRANSIT policies and procedures in order to maintain consistency, improve methodology and efficiency of accounting operations.
- Performs assigned duties during the monthly and fiscal year closing, including but not limited to, preparation of journal entries and analysis, processing transactions, and research into significant budget variances.
- Performs Bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of account balances and the proper accounting treatment of transactions. Resolves reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
- Performs and reviews analyses of selected general ledger accounts; identifies and resolves reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
- Reviews expenditures either by request of management or predetermined guidelines established by management, to ensure that all expenses are properly classified and recorded.
- Prepares worksheets, analyses, schedules to provide management with information for decision making, and to ensure that all reporting requirements are satisfied.
- Assists Manager Accounting - General Ledger with compiling schedules and gathering supports for various internal and external audits.
- Performance of specific tasks or special projects as assigned.
Education, Experience and Qualifications :
Knowledge and Skills :
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package :
401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.
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Job Details
City : Newark
State : NJ
