Junior Business Analyst

Job Description: ***This is not a technical role - This is a Business Analyst, not a Technical Business Analyst.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site (or more as needed) and 2 days remote
Available locations are 2 Broadway NY; JCC in Jamaica NY, Graybar Building
Candidate is required to be within commuting distance of NYC to maintain hybrid work environment

Overview
The organization is seeking a Consultant to support and manage financial reporting and broader responsibilities across the full IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities
Support the MTA IT Department , IT Divisions and MTA Agencies with the following:

• Track IT contracts and collaborate with IT and Procurement staff to ensure renewals are processed without service interruption
• Forecast and track actual expenses relying on excel expertise for daily model updates
• Handle monthly accounting transactions including accruals, prepaids, reclass entries
• Perform basic financial analysis including reconciliations, variance commentary, cost-benefits and budget optimization
• Work with Budget Managers to understand and explain variances
• Track and support consulting/professional svc engagements in Beeline Vendor Management System and assist with onboarding new resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent, or 1–3 years of relevant experience (Tier 1)
• Strong MS skills particularly Excel Expertise (Power BI a plus)
• Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently in fast-paced environment
• Budgeting-Variance Analysis and reconciliation experience
• Ability to manage rolling financial models

Additional/Helpful Qualifications

• PeopleSoft Procurement & Financial Modules,
• ServiceNow Asset/Contract Management
• Beeline Vendor Management System
• Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software, equipment and Maintenance agreements
• SQL or Python for data extraction
• Experience building and maintaining interactive dashboards
• Knowledge of Accounting and understanding of CapEx/OpEx treatment
• Hyperion and PeopleSoft ERP
• Experience with Cost allocation
• Prior experience working with or supporting organizations within the MTA a plus

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