Strategic Director of General Ledger & Financial Systems

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Newark (NJ); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

Retirement Plans

401(a) Employer Contribution (6%)

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Descripción de la vacante

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a senior accounting leader to direct monthly closing of the General Ledger and manage budgeting variances. You will coordinate with auditors and maintain accounting records while implementing system enhancements to ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting with seven years of progressive financial management experience; CPA firm exposure is a strong plus. Strong Excel and GL system knowledge are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; seven years of progressive financial management experience.
• CPA firm experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of computerized financial systems and GL operations.

Responsabilidades

• Directs the monthly closing of the General Ledger system and analyzes budget to actual variances.
• Coordinates with internal and external auditors to follow up with supporting documents.
• Directs maintenance of accounting records and implements system enhancements for compliance and efficiency.
• Oversees development and testing of GL and fixed asset subledgers; plans upgrades and fixes.
• Coordinates weekly data processing into the General Ledger and oversees journal data entry.
• Establishes account analysis procedures and ensures timely reconciliations with explanations for variances.
• Guides cash management and payroll interactions to resolve discrepancies and improve cash flow.

Conocimientos

General Ledger

Budget variance analysis

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Herramientas

General Ledger software

Descripción del empleo

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a senior accounting leader to direct monthly closing of the General Ledger and manage budgeting variances. You will coordinate with auditors and maintain accounting records while implementing system enhancements to ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting with seven years of progressive financial management experience; CPA firm exposure is a strong plus. Strong Excel and GL system knowledge are essential.