Senior AR & Collections Leader - Hybrid NYC

MTA Headquarters; United States; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Senior Manager to direct NYCT Accounts Receivable and Collections. Lead month-end close, billing, and GL activities while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contracts and audits.

You will mentor staff, coordinate FTA/NDD submissions, and collaborate with Deputy Director to optimize day-to-day AR operations in a large public transportation organization.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of a general ledger system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation abilities.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work under high-profile, high-pressure conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, open/close job numbers, and process billing requests.
• Coordinate annual submissions to FTA National Transit Database (NTD).
• Oversee general ledger activities and journal entries.
• Analyze variances and determine corrective actions for GL accounts.
• Mentor staff and cross-train in AR processing and reconciliation.
• Support reporting and day-to-day AR activities for Deputy Director.
• Participate in special Controller’s Group projects.
• Review invoices and ensure contractor compliance and performance.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

General ledger knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical abilities

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Senior Manager to direct NYCT Accounts Receivable and Collections. Lead month-end close, billing, and GL activities while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contracts and audits.

You will mentor staff, coordinate FTA/NDD submissions, and collaborate with Deputy Director to optimize day-to-day AR operations in a large public transportation organization.