Asst Mgr Cash Technologies Job in Washington, District Of Columbia US

This is supervisory, professional, and administrative work responsible for analyzing, coordinating, recommending, and implementing electronic technologies and ensuring the effective receipt of and funded disbursement for Authority payments. Assistant Manager develops, coordinates, and executes electronic programs, integrating new methodologies in electronic data interchange, electronic funds transfer, smart card technology, and other payment/receipts systems into the daily operating environment. Assistant Manager oversees the review of debit and credit receipts for accuracy, approves and processes electronic payments (including state and Federal tax payments), and, as appropriate, reviews and analyzes other TRES operations. Assistant Manager receives general assignments or terms of desired products, recommendations, or objectives; work is reviewed periodically through conferences and review of written reports by the Assistant Treasurer.

DUTIES;

Plans, develops, and directs the activities, policies, procedures, and employees of the branch.

Directs the use of electronic systems to facilitate the Authoritys payment and receipt capabilities.

Conducts ongoing analysis into new electronic payment and receipts technologies through discussions with providers and research of technical periodicals.

Works with Authority offices in the review, testing, and evaluation of the various electronic technologies in establishing uniform fare technology (e.g., IC, magnetic strip, contact, and proximity/contact-less fare media as related to smart cards for bus and rail transportation and parking lots, radio frequency cards, etc.), in establishing other payment/receipts media, in establishing electronic interface between TRES systems and the ACCT general ledger system, etc. Serves on/chair s task force(s). Evaluates contractors/chairs contract evaluation committee(s). Serves as the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR).

Ensures the proper financial control of debit and credit receipts by directing the review of merchant statements, supervision of adjustments/reconciliations, and monitoring of receipts.

Ensures that funds are transferred properly between accounts to provide for daily expenditures, along with appropriate backup information/documentation.

Approves, processes, and coordinates electronic payments, including state and
Federal taxes, to ensure timely payment.

Reviews ACH credits for accuracy and works with banks and clearinghouses to resolve discrepancies. Works with other Authority offices and banks in procuring needed software, setting up record keeping/transaction processing/reporting systems, and establishing/maintaining a system for check imaging. Works with other Authority offices and other organizations (e.g., VRE and MARC) regarding establishing jointly branded media, rebates, security issues, and record keeping/transaction processing/ reporting issues.

Represents the Authority on technical issues related to electronic payment systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of sound financial management; knowledge of finance, securities, money markets, and other specialized applications of finance.

Thorough knowledge of electronic payments and receipts including data privacy/ confidentiality, security issues, protocols, legal requirements, record keeping, and reporting.

Knowledge of banking and collection/reconciliation systems.

Knowledge, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the activities of the Authority.

Ability to work with Authority offices and outside organizations in analyzing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating emerging electronic technologies, software, and equipment related to electronic payments, receipts, fare media, etc. and in establishing jointly branded fare media.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to remain current on changing technologies regarding electronic payments, receipts, funds transfers, and fare media.

Extensive computer skills, with emphasis on personal computer software programs.

Ability to effectively supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff to ensure the proper administration of existing and proposed programs. Ability to work effectively with employee representatives to resolve labor issues.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations with whom interface is required.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Qualification Requirements

To be considered for the position, you must meet minimum qualifications. It
is, therefore, very important for you to include on your application any
education/experience you have had that is described in the minimum
qualifications. Incomplete information may delay the assessment process

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable. (A Masters of Business Administration degree is highly desirable.) A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management in a large organization including experience analyzing, coordinating, and implementing Electronic Data Interchanges (EDI), Automated Clearing House (ACH) procedures, Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT), and emerging electronic technologies for fare media, payments, and receipts; reconciling/overseeing the reconciliation of receipts; and previous related supervisory experience.

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

MEDICAL GROUP:

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job. Assistant Manager must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria may include one or more of the following:
1. Education, training and experience
2. Personal Interview
3. Medical examination which may include alcohol and drug testing
4. Performance and attendance record
5. Background check to include criminal, credit, education, work and drivers record

Closing Statement

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from minorities, females and persons with disabilities. Posted salary ranges and offers are subject to union contract agreements and Metro salary administration guidelines.