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NJ Transit Grants Accounting Systems Manager in Newark, New Jersey

Grants Accounting Systems Manager

Finance

Job Description:

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 love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Serves as project manager to manage user and IS/or consultant activities on multiple projects, develops schedule and ensures adherence, controls project cost and generates project status reports to implement financial computer systems.

  • Develops computer system specifications which outline the specific user requirements for financial system enhancement.

  • Performs in-depth analysis of problem areas, reviewing existing policy, procedures and systems to determine why problems exist and/or why specific information requirements are not being met.

  • Coordinates with IS, outside consultants and the various user departments on the implementation of major system developments and maintenance projects and negotiates with and motivates the diverse parties holding a vested interest in the projects.

  • Develops and updates key components Strategic Financial Systems Plan which includes consensus priorities for system enhancements, additions, and changes in system interrelationships.

  • Responsible for the monthly and year-end close and reconciliation of Oracle Grants Accounting system, in accordance with the Financial Department closing schedule.

  • Performs the Oracle Grants Accounting system close and executes monthly, quarterly and year end system reporting.

  • Generates ad hoc reports from the Oracle system and complete special requests as required.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Information System or related area and five years of applied experience in accounting and financial systems.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Candidates must have Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Access and Word skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

  • Knowledge of Oracle EBS, especially Oracle Grants Accounting systems is required.

  At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Leave

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

  • Retirement Plans

  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as 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.

Learn more about NJ TRANSIT! Sign up to receive an invitation to our next live information session at WWW.NJTRANSIT.COM/BEST

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