Maintenance Analyst

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service.

Metra's Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design, construction, operation, and management of our network of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, economical, and dependable transit experience.

Reporting to the Director, the Maintenance Analyst is responsible for budget management, payroll and work reporting, material ordering, inventory management, and various office administrative functions.

Monitor expenses to ensure expenditures do not exceed allocations, prepare monthly analysis and annual forecasts, and initiate billing for capital and state projects, railroads, and other companies.

Review department payroll records, daily work reports, and purchase documents to verify the accuracy of charges to the appropriate area, project or joint facility.

Make recommendations for resolving identified problems or discrepancies. Monitor and analyze inventory usage and receiving documents and make corrections as needed.

Review purchase transactions for compliance with Metra's accounting and purchasing policies and procedures and work with vendors and accounting department to resolve billing problems.

Assist line Supervisors with ordering material and arranging delivery of materials, assists in handling of complaints in the absence of the Director.

Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or in lieu of specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four (4) years in budgeting, accounting, or office administration.

2. In addition to #1, must have two (2) years of budgeting, accounting, or office administration experience.

3. Two (2) years of indirect supervisory experience that includes three (3) of the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination.

4. Good knowledge of:

• budgeting and accounting principles and theories.
• purchasing and inventory management.
• payroll administration.

5. Good:

• analytical and organizational skills.
• verbal and written communication skills.

6. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.

7. Ability to:

• manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• work under pressure and meet deadlines.

8. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferences:

• Experience with financial reporting systems is desirable.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.