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Investment and Planning Technology & Engineer Fellow

Job ID: 13657

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Regular/Temporary: Intern

Department:

Date Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Description

Department: Information Technology, MTA Headquarters

Position Title: Investment and Planning Technology & Engineer Fellow

Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The Investments & Planning division within the IT organization is responsible for financial oversight, reporting, and cost recovery processes. It ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, and accounting across IT services, supporting transparency and fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities are performed to ensure proper Financial Accounting and Reporting for IT department.

+ Downloading daily transactions

+ Mapping transactions to budget lines

+ Prepare/submit monthly accruals

+ Prepare/submit monthly prepaids

+ Chargeback costs to Agencies

+ Validate receipt of reimbursement

+ Update chargeback database

+ Assist with labor cost analysis

PROJECTS:

The fellow will be charged with supporting the Investments & Planning core team in creating daily, monthly, quarterly financial reports for customers across the IT divisions. Will also be responsible for monthly accounting entries and chargeback process.

+ Populating Financial Reporting Dashboards with daily transactions.

+ Preparing and submitting monthly accruals to Accounting dept and reconciling entries made.

+ Maintaining the Chargeback DB to ensure visibility and collection of all IT to Agency chargeback.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.

+ The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

+ The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

+ The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

+ Budgeting, and forecasting experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

+ Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA

+ Major(s) Preferred: Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

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.