Investments & Planning, Tech & Engineering Fellow (Spring)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority offers a Spring Investments & Planning, Tech & Engineering Fellow internship onsite to support IT financial oversight through daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting. You’ll handle accruals, prepaids, and chargebacks, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting and cost recovery within IT services.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or graduates with strong Excel, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Strong organizational and analytical thinking skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Download daily transactions.
• Map transactions to budget lines.
• Prepare/submit monthly accruals.
• Prepare/submit monthly prepaids.
• Chargeback costs to Agencies.
• Validate receipt of reimbursement.
• Assist with labor cost analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Prioritization

Education

GPA 2.5+ (undergrad)

GPA 2.8+ (grad)

Finance/Accounting/Economics major preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Investments & Planning, Tech & Engineering Fellow (Spring)

Position Title: Investments & Planning & Tech & Engineer Fellow

Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Undergraduate), $23.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

The Investments & Planning division within the IT organization is responsible for financial oversight, reporting, and cost recovery processes. It ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, and accounting across IT services, supporting transparency and fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.

The fellow will be charged with supporting the Investments & Planning core team in creating daily, monthly, quarterly financial reports for customers across the IT divisions. The fellow will also be responsible for monthly accounting entries and chargeback process. This position begins in Spring 2027; candidates should be ready to commit minimum of 12‑months in the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Downloading daily transactions
• Mapping transactions to budget lines
• Prepare/submit monthly accruals
• Prepare/submit monthly prepaids
• Chargeback costs to Agencies
• Validate receipt of reimbursement
• Assist with labor cost analysis

PROJECTS:

• Populating Financial Reporting Dashboards with daily transactions.
• Preparing and submitting monthly accruals to Accounting dept and reconciling entries made.
• Maintaining the Chargeback DB to ensure visibility and collection of all IT to Agency chargebacks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

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.