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Job Description

Accountant II-40510 – Open to candidates who are permanent. Candidates who are not permanent will be required to file for Exam No. 6000, Accountant-40510, with the filing period commencing 12/3/25.

The Information Technology division is looking for a detail-oriented procurement Analyst to join our IT Financial Services unit. Office of IT Administration, Financial and Personnel Services aims to provide administrative services to the Division of Informatics Information Technology & Telecommunication in areas of IT contracting and purchasing for software, hardware, maintenance, and professional services; HR related processing, IT budgeting and monitoring, and IT space planning and management. IT Administration Office is committed to fulfill the City's as well as the agency's MWBE goal and compliance, to diversify the IT's workforce and reverse the racism, to improve IT's operational indicators, and to strike a high standard customer service to increase the division's compliance, productivity and efficiency.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and agreements across various procurement methods. Identify procurement-related challenges and propose effective solutions.

- Communicate with vendors to request necessary documentation and ensure timely, complete submissions. Review vendor documents for completeness and compliance with procurement requirements.

- Ensure full compliance with agency, city, state, and federal procurement regulations, including Procurement Policy Board Rules. Prepare and maintain accurate procurement records.

- Track critical renewal dates for service contracts, including software and maintenance agreements.

- Provide responsive and professional customer service to internal departments and external stakeholders.

- Assist departments in aligning procurement strategies with budgetary and operational needs. Respond to procurement-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

- Perform other special projects and assignments as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Passport, FMS, and DOHMH applications (i.e. OES/BMS/ConTrak/ConTrak Purchasing/PAYERS) experience is a plus.

- Exceptional organizational, analytical and leadership skills.

- Ability to manage a wide range of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of PassPort. Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of the NYC PPB Rules.

- Experience working under strict deadlines.

- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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