Principal Budget Analyst

NJ Transit

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Analysis, Contract Analysis, Control Systems, Cost Control, Data Collection, Diversity, Finance, Financial Analysis, Funding, HRIS/HRMS, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Oracle Database, Prescription Drugs, Reporting Skills, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
2 days ago

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: Develops, coordinates and prepares NJ TRANSIT's 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 orAccounting.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: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related areaAt NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package: Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceTuition AssistancePre-Tax Commuter Benefits PlanRetirement Plans:401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match457(b) - Deferred Savings PlanAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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NJ Transit

NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation, and the nation's third largest transit system. Our mission is to provide quality public transportation by serving our customers one trip at a time. As a vital link to the prosperity of the New Jersey – New York – Philadelphia region, we serve more than 200 million customer trips a year, bringing people to and from work, school and recreational activities in the tristate.

Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, prides themselves on serving the transportation needs of New Jerseyans every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous back-office departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career. NJ TRANSIT offers opportunities for growth and exceptional benefit packages in addition to rewarding and stable career paths. Find out for yourself why we say that NJ TRANSIT has more routes to success!
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://njtransit.com