What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at NJ Transit?
Senior Accountant
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 time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible
Summary :
Generate and interpret financial records and statements for management. Maintain general ledger as needed. Analyze financial data to prepare financial reports. Investigate budget and variance issues. Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Prepares, complies, and processes journal entries and other financial transactions and performs account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of account balance and the proper accounting treatment of transactions.
- Maintains multiple financial system records by entering, reconciling, and monitoring various input data to ensure that all financial information is properly recorded.
- Prepares worksheets, financial statements, and reports to provide management with information for decision making, and to ensure that all reporting requirements are satisfied.
- Performs analyses of selected general ledger accounts, identifies and resolves reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
- Performs various accounting duties related to processing bills, inventory, control of fixed asse records, preparation of federal and state external reports, maintenance of department action slips, agency obligations, and bank reconciliations.
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
