Financial Reimbursement Specialist, Local Programs

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Retirement Plans

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Specialist to accurately process reimbursement requests for Federal, State and operating passthrough programs within Local Programs & Community Mobility.

You will monitor reimbursements in Oracle Financial System, prepare close-out reports, and collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments. A Bachelor's in Accounting with 3 years of experience is required, along with strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with 3 years of applied accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process reimbursement requests for Federal, State and Operating passthrough programs.
• Monitor reimbursement requests in Oracle Financial System to ensure timely payments.
• Initiate purchase and check requisitions for subrecipient contracts, consultant services, and vehicle purchases.
• Maintain financial spreadsheets for tracking reimbursements and assist Accounts Payable in resolving payment issues.
• Prepare annual close-out reports for Casino Revenue, Section 5311 and 5310 contracts.
• Perform other duties as required by Community Mobility.

Skills

Excel

Word

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area

Tools

Oracle Financial System

Job description

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Specialist to accurately process reimbursement requests for Federal, State and operating passthrough programs within Local Programs & Community Mobility.

You will monitor reimbursements in Oracle Financial System, prepare close-out reports, and collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments. A Bachelor's in Accounting with 3 years of experience is required, along with strong Excel/Word skills.