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Investments & Planning, Tech & Engineering Fellow (Spring)

Part-time

MTA

New York, NYInternship / Part-time$21–23/hrPosted 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$21–23/hr
Location
New York, NY
Role Type
Fellowship
Schedule
Internship / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Investments & Planning Tech & Engineering Fellow supports MTA IT’s financial oversight, reporting, and cost recovery processes. The fellow prepares financial reports and accounting entries, supports chargebacks, and assists with labor cost analysis. The role begins in Spring 2027 and requires a minimum 12-month commitment. It is onsite in New York City for at least 14 hours per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office SuiteOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPrioritizationAttention to DetailIndependent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

Undergraduate or Graduate MatriculationGPA 2.5+ Undergraduate or 2.8+ Graduate12-Month CommitmentUS Work Authorization

Full job description

Investments & Planning, Tech & Engineering Fellow (Spring)

Job ID: 16926

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Intern

Department:

Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Description

Department: MTA IT

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY

Position Title: Investments & Planning, Tech & Engineer Fellow

Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Undergraduate), $23.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location, with a minimum of 14 hours per week.

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.

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. The fellow will also be responsible for monthly accounting entries and chargeback process. This position begins in Spring 2027; candidates should be ready to commit minimum of 12‑months in the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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:

  • 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 chargebacks.

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,990 open Finance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–23/hr
  • New York median$25–35/hr49 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–31/hr282 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22/hr, is 21% below the New York median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Finance hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 597 open Finance jobs in New York and 5,990 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Finance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,762 postings).
Education
3,570 of the 5,990 open Finance jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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