• Analyst

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.775 million older New Yorkers, the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city.

     

    The Bureau of Financial Services is responsible for administering the agency’s operating and capital budgets. The Bureau ensures funds are available for the procurement of goods and services, invoices are paid in a timely manner, and that all funds are spent on allowable services, with reasonable and auditable costs that reflect the agency's mission. The Bureau reviews audited financial statements from providers and investigates areas of concern.

     

    The Bureau of Financial Services seeks a dynamic, motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as an Analyst in the Administrative Payment Unit. The Analyst will perform desk audits, provide fiscal technical assistance and conduct complex financial and analytical tasks for the Bureau of Financial Services. With latitude for decision making, the candidate will report to the Director of the Administrative Payment Unit. The candidate responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

     

    The Bureau of Financial Services seeks a dynamic, motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as an Analyst in the Administrative Payment Unit. The Analyst will perform desk audits, provide fiscal technical assistance and conduct complex financial and analytical tasks for the Bureau of Financial Services. With latitude for decision making, the candidate will report to the Director of the Administrative Payment Unit. The candidate responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

     

    - Audit OTPS invoices and claims for payment by ensuring invoices and supporting documentation are reviewed for accuracy, Purchase orders and contracts are reviewed for availability of funds under appropriate budget and object codes and payment requests are entered in GAL (General Accounting Ledger) and FMS (Financial Management System) accurately and timely. Apply level 3/5 approval to payment requests processed by other staff. Approve payments in PASSPort (NYC's Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal).

     

    - Assist with Senior Center Lease Registrations, Lease Surveys and Reports to OMB and the Comptroller's Office.

     

    - Prepare Journal Vouchers (J5E), Manual Accrual (ACC) and Accrual Clearing (ACL) Documents .

     

    - Maintain Fund Ledgers for object codes assigned by ensuring OTPS reconciliation is performed monthly for object codes assigned and discrepancies are resolved timely.

     

    - Prepare financial schedules, projections, expense reports and other related work.

     

    - Perform special projects as directed by Unit Director.

    ACCOUNTANT - 40510

    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or

    2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.

     

    To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $ 65,091.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 74,855.00