Project Controls Analyst

Brief Description
Under the general supervision of Financial Controls and Projects Manager, this position will work closely with project managers and other Finance teams within the Authority to ensure projects are implemented, managed and completed within scope, schedule and budget in accordance with JTA policy and funding partners guidelines. This position will also assist with the implementation of financial process standardization initiatives, internal quality control reviews and internal/external reporting.

Essential Function(s)

• Work closely with Project Managers across the Authority to track project financial performance and ensure project completion within scope, schedule and budget.
• Work with Grant Management staff to ensure budget revisions, amendments and other revised project information is updated in Oracle in a timely manner.
• Perform periodic reconciliations of Oracle and Grantor database systems to confirm active project information.
• Assist the Financial Planning and Analysis team with the annual Capital Budget Planning process.
• Assist with the review of contract agreements to ensure compliance and performance metrics adherence.
• Work with Oracle IT staff to research and resolve subledger/general ledger processing issues.
• Review project spend for accuracy and validity in accordance with Federal and State regulations, company policy and budgetary limits.
• Responsible for providing monthly reporting on project status and performance analysis.
• Perform periodic quality control reviews over project information, spend and billing for active projects.
• Assists with related federal, state, local, and internal audits.
• Actively support and develop continual process improvement to transform financial processes and delivery of information to our internal and external customers.
• Assists with other Ad Hoc projects and research related to JTA Projects.
• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, as deemed necessary by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance.
• Must have three to five years related work experience in performing accounting, budgeting and analysis functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite or higher.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationship with other department staff, management and general public.
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Evaluate and analyze financial information
• Prepare high quality financial and administrative reports
• Must be able to work independently.
• Prefer knowledge and experience with fund accounting & grant operations.
• Prefer experience working with governmental regulations and programs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The Project Controls Analyst is an in-office position requiring collaboration with colleagues and interaction with customers. Physical demands may include keyboarding/typing/using a computer mouse, repetitive motion, and sitting for prolonged periods.

Acknowledgements
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.

Positions marked as '
Safety Sensitive
' will be subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use and if any testing is positive, the application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated. Positions marked as "
COOP Essential
" may be required to work whenever the Continuity of Operations Plan is activated.

Driver's License – The position description will specify whether a driver's license is required and the acceptable class of license. Unless an exception under Florida law exists, a nonresident must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire. If a driver's license has a corrective lens restriction, the employee must wear corrective lenses when operating any vehicle for work purposes. Suspended or revoked licenses, work permits, and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (protected veterans, disability) and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.