Accounting, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Analysis, Contract Analysis, Control Systems, Cost Control, Data Collection, Diversity, Finance, Financial Analysis, Funding, Life Insurance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Oracle Database, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Technical Leadership, Trend Analysis
Principal Budget Analyst
Finance
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, youll 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 timeand were looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develops, coordinates and prepares NJ TRANSITs annual zero-based consolidated Operating Budget for Bus Operations and Rail Operations to ensure adequate funding for all planned expenditures.
- Reviews and analyzes Bus Operations and Rail Operations monthly performance against budget, utilizes multiple databases to research details/explanations for variances, and provides recommendations regarding budget threats and solutions.
- Develops, manages and initiates reports for use by management and departments within the corporation. Researches, recommends and implements necessary data base modifications.
- Performs and supervises complex technical and financial analysis and special projects such as labor contract analysis, cost reduction programs, ridership trend analysis, and impact of capital program to assess potential financial/budgetary impacts and recommend and implement necessary data base modifications.
- Performs all related Operations Budget Office responsibilities relative to the eP position control system. Develops the Monthly Headcount/Vacancy Reports.
- Research and compiles data in response to information requests from OPRA, State agencies, sister-transportation agencies/authorities, and internal/executive management.
Knowledge and Skills:
- At least five years of experience in Financial Analysis, Budget Development, Finance or
- Accounting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office components is required.
- Knowledge of Access and Oracle is strongly desired, while knowledge of ePersonality (HR
- system) is desired.
Education, Experience and Qualifications / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related area
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 we 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.
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