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 commitment to excellence to make it all possible.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manages the use, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Microsoft Dynamics Billing and Accounts Receivable system.
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Manages the preparation of monthly department journal entries and submission to the General Ledger Dept., in accordance with the monthly Finance Dept. Closing Schedule.
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Manages the accurate and timely issuance of invoices for all areas of responsibility including Real Estate Leases & Occupancy Permits, Parking Lot operating Agreements, Advertising on NJ TRANSIT equipment/stations/billboards, Bulk Sales of passes/tickets, Metro-North/Other Operating Subsidies, Benefits for employees on leave, Sale of scrap metal/Fixed Assets/Inventories, etc.
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Interacts with other NJ TRANSIT Departments’ staff and management, as well as external personnel for the resolution of collection issues and disputes.
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Manages the input to and output from the various online applications to ensure compliance with GASB, Lease Accounting, and preparation of related journal entries.
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Manages the establishment of Billing and Accounts Receivable procedures and performance standards for all departmental areas of responsibility.
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Manages requests from and interacts with Federal, State, external, and internal auditors, especially as required for the annual fiscal year-end audit and Financial Statement Footnote preparation.
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Coordinates with the Treasury Department on payments received for proper application to invoices.
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Manages the preparation of monthly and Fiscal year-end accruals of unbilled amounts.
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Encourages a customer service environment for internal and external parties, focused on service
- delivery, procedural compliance, continuous improvement, and use of technology.
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Manages staff attendance, goal setting and preparation of regular performance assessments.
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Leads and manages other duties, as required.
This position supervises
- Billing Associate Manager
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Financial System Project Manager
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Principal Accountant
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Senior Accountant
- Agreement staff member
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related area
- Three (3) years of applied experience in accounting or financial management, preferably related to Accounts Receivable.
- Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and computerized financial systems required.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Oracle is preferred.
- Prior managerial experience is helpful.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to internal and external individuals at all levels.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Possesses an understanding of the Sales Order Processing, Recurring Billing and Receivables Management modules in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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Knowledge of GAAP related to proper revenue recognition.
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Understand the requirements under various GASB Statements.
- Skilled in G/L Account reconciliations and journal entries.
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Act as subject matter expert for all areas of responsibility.
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Intermediate to Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
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Preferred working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Oracle Financials.
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:
- Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
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Flexible Spending Account
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Prescription
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Life Insurance
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Paid Leave
401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans- -up to 9% employer contribution
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Tuition Assistance
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Commuter Benefits
At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.