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 MT plus Release Comments: JSM Consulting