Principal Accountant - General Ledger

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 & Responsibilities:

• Participates in the implementation and development of NJ TRANSIT policies and procedures in order to maintain consistency, improve methodology and efficiency of accounting operations.
• Performs assigned duties during the monthly and fiscal year closing, including but not limited to, preparation of journal entries and analysis, processing transactions, and research into significant budget variances.
• Performs Bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of account balances and the proper accounting treatment of transactions. Resolves reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Performs and reviews analyses of selected general ledger accounts; identifies and resolves reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Reviews expenditures either by request of management or predetermined guidelines established by management, to ensure that all expenses are properly classified and recorded.
• Prepares worksheets, analyses, schedules to provide management with information for decision making, and to ensure that all reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Assists Manager Accounting – General Ledger with compiling schedules and gathering supports for various internal and external audits.
• Performance of specific tasks or special projects as assigned.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related area and five (5) years of applied accounting experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of computerized financial systems required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications including, but not limited to Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong accounting technical skills preferable.

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 a 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Newark, NJ

Salary Range: $52,000 to $122,000 Annually

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