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Job Description

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, with latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidate will perform accounting work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in FARS - Revenue & Receivables and conduct field audits and investigations. Works independently or with others in executing responsible accounting assignments following prescribed rules of procedure.

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Research and analyze tenant revenue from AS400 system and Oracle General Ledger.

- Prepare journal entries, reports, account analysis, investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries.

- Coordinate and work with the Financial Planning & Analysis, General Ledger Division and Administering Departments to verify accuracy of data.

- Act as a liaison and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure all tenants’ enquiries are answered and resolved in a timely manner.

- Maintains tenants’ account in AS400 to ensure accuracy and make any necessary adjustments needed.

- Assist in the preparation of reports and gathering financial documents for various Depts.

- Participate in the annual external audit process by providing support to team members and other departments.

- Research discrepancies with vendors and tenants’ accounts and adjust accordingly.

- Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses and reconciliations.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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: $ 58,357.00

Salary Max: $ 79,294.00