Senior Manager Capital Accounting - NYCT
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at MTA Headquarters POSTING NO. 14798 JOB
TITLE: Senior Manager, Capital Accounting – NYCT DEPT/DIV: Acct
Receiv Recon and Process , Controller’s Office WORK LOCATION: 2
Broadway FULL/PART-TIME FUL L SALARY RANGE: $102,739 - $128 , 424
DEADLINE: Until Filled This position is eligible for teleworking ,
which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to
apply 30 days after their effective hire date. Opening: The
Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest
transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people
across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City,
Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA
network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway
and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems
combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute,
excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities. Position
Objective: This position is responsible for the timely accounting
and processing of all Capital project Force Account Labor charges
for NYCT, monitoring and reporting on $400 million in job overruns,
monitoring cash reimbursements of Force Account vouchers,
registration of WAR certificates, and creation of vouchers for
Force work and third party contractor payments for transmission to
the BSC; this includes but is not limited to reconciliation of
related accounts with feeder systems and related interfaces. The
Senior Manager is tasked with managing team workload and resources
to ensure that vouchers are issued on a timely basis and that all
charges that are properly funded are processed and reimbursed. This
position interfaces with various departments involved with the
Capital Plan, such as Capital Planning and Budget, NYCT Capital
Payments, IT, C&D, and other stakeholders as required.
Responsibilities: Select, develop, and motivate personnel within
the department. Provide career development for subordinates.
Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible
for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the
performance of staff. Create a professional environment that
respects individual differences and enables all employees to
develop and contribute to their full potential. Manage voucher
processing and transmittal status and information daily, and
resolve funding and payment issues. Manages the analysis and
preparation of contract reconciliations, thereby ensuring that the
Capital Accounting System reconciles with PeopleSoft/IMPACT.
Produces the Overrun Report to monitor job overruns and the
resolution of funding with Capital Planning and Budget. Ensures the
efficient processing of charges generated from the SOCC and CPICS
reports and posts cash reimbursements to reconcile CAS/CARS and GL
Accounts. Perform special requests as required to facilitate
account reconciliations and reporting as requested by various
departments. Supports the external and internal audit process.
Provides audit evidence and information regarding MTA procedures
and documentation for the sample selection of auditors. Other
duties as assigned. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Requires a
strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel,
Outlook, PeopleSoft, and IMPACT. Strong knowledge and experience in
GAAP and Internal Controls. Strong understanding of payment
processing and related controls. Requires an understanding of the
interrelated nature of financial systems to reconcile information
across systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and presentation skills. Demonstrated
ability to interface with all internal levels within a given
organization, including senior management. Demonstrated ability to
communicate and interact well with external agencies. Demonstrated
ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment
effectively. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with
key internal and/or external stakeholders. Strong managerial skills
to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical
employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and
direction for the area of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to
complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as
efficiently as possible. Demonstrated analytical capabilities and
quantitative skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in
accounting, Finance or related field. Minimum of 6 years of
experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance. Demonstrated
supervisory and/or leadership abilities. The F ollowing is/are
preferred: Master’s degree in a related field Three years in a
managerial and/or leadership role. Prior experience working in a
large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures. Knowledge of
PeopleSoft and reporting systems. Other Information Pursuant to the
New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all
employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual
Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on
Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). Equal
Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated
agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those
concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The
MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to
apply.
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