Staff Analyst Series - Payroll
Description
Job Information:
Title: Staff Analyst Series - Payroll
Opening Date: 9/06/2023
Closing Date: 9/27/2023
Authority: TA/OA
Department: Financial Operations
Division/Unit: Payroll Processing
Reports to: Deputy Director, Payroll
Work Location: 2 Broadway
Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
Compensation:
Salary:
Staff Analyst I (TA): $58,934 - $69,771 (New Hire rate: $51,245)
Staff Analyst I (OA): $65,003 - $76,955
Staff Analyst II (TA): $68,430 - $76,213 (New Hire rate: $59,505)
Staff Analyst II (OA): $75,475 - $84,060
Associate Staff Analyst (TA): $77,356 - $100,155 (New Hire rate: $67,264)
Associate Staff Analyst (OA): $85,316 - $110,468
Responsibilities:
The position will handle accounting, reconciliation and reporting functions associated with stop payment requests, check cancellations, and special payments supporting business requirements on behalf of NYCT/MaBSTOA, manage accounts and prepare reports associated with NYCT/MaBSTOA employee special payments, payroll adjustments and pension payouts. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day operations such as:- Request stop payments and cancellation for all accounts, TA &OA compensation, Cashiers, Travel Allowance and MetroCard.
- Monitor Chase "Positive Pay" check exceptions for all accounts and determine if check is good or fraudulent.
- Upload checks issued "file" to the bank system, including TA, OA, MetroCard, TAB, Cashier Treasurer's account, Travel Allowance, and Mail & Ride.
- Prepare deposit reports for operating fund for SSC.
- Prepare funding request report for checks issued for payroll adjustments accounts and submit to Treasury.
- Process bid deposit wires incoming and outgoing (refund of deposit) for custodial and South Brooklyn as needed, prepare, and submit funding request to HQ Treasury.
- Assistance with the reconciliation of the monthly closings in both TA/OA compensation accounts.
- Prepare monthly reports for checks issued and cleared from cashier and treasurer accounts, Transit Adjudication Bureau Accounts, Payroll Adjustments, and Custodial and Pension accounts that are used by BSC for bank reconciliations.
Education and Experience:
Staff Analyst I-II:
- A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full‐time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in ʺ2ʺ above.
Associate Staff Analyst:- A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full‐time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full‐time professional experience in the areas described in ʺ1ʺ.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizing skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and exercise good judgement.
- Prior Timekeeping/Payroll experience preferred.
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
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 with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
