Accountant

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Clerical Associate for the New York City Police Pension Fund to support accounting operations. You will prepare and reconcile financial reports, handle accounts payable, and assist with audits in a busy government setting. On-site, five days a week, with potential for telework after training. Strong typing and MS Office skills are required.

Residency within NY may apply; competitive benefits accompany this permanent role.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
• Typing speed of at least 100 keystrokes per minute.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly/annual financial reports.
• Perform all Accounts Payable related duties.
• Participate in annual audit and assist with audit requests.
• Enter journal entries and monitor cash balances for investment.

Skills

Typing 100 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The New York City Police Pension Fund

The New York City Police Pension Fund (NYCPPF or the “Fund”) is dedicated to providing superior service to its 33,000 active members and 53,000 retired members of the New York City Police Department. We remain committed to providing courteous, professional service by providing customized attention throughout our lifelong partnership with the uniformed staff of the NYPD and their families. We are looking for individuals with passion, dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation who are interested in adding to our dynamic and collaborative work environment. Visit the NYC PPF Website to learn more.

Job Description

The Accounting unit is responsible for accounts payable, financial reporting and maintaining all financial related controls pertaining to the Fund, in compliance with governing accounting standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Accounting, this candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of investment statements, preparation of investment reports, performing analyses and assessing data quality. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and reconcile monthly/annual financial reports;
• Perform all Accounts Payable related duties;
• Perform audit procedures to ensure all controls are in place;
• Perform difficult arithmetical computations;
• Monitor and manage cash balances available for investment; recommend investment of the Funds balances based on cash needs of the Pension Fund;
• Present financials reports and various other related projects to management;
• Enter journal entries into the accounting software;
• Participate in annual audit and follow-up with all audit requests;
• Investigate/Resolve any variances related to financial reports;
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures to improve unit workflow and efficiency;
• Work on special projects and other ad hoc projects as designated by Unit Supervisor and the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO).

Work Location: 233 Broadway, New York, NY 10279

Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: The hiring rate being offered for this position is $60,000. If you possess the preferred skills above, consideration will be given to offer you a maximum annual salary of no more than $65,000.

NOTE: This is a full-time on-site position where you will be required to report to the office five (5) days a week for training purposes. After successfully completing training, you may be considered for telework.

A career with the New York City government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a City employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your City career very rewarding, including a Pension Plan with the New York City Employee’s Retirement System that offers health insurance benefits upon retirement. Please speak with your Human Resources Representative to learn more.

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Skills Requirement

Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills - Strong computer skills, including fluency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $60,000.00 – $65,000.00