Accountant

NYC POLICE PENSION FUND; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Police Pension Fund is seeking a Bookkeeper (40526) for its Accounting unit in Manhattan. The role supports accounts payable, financial reporting, and internal controls with routine journal entries and audit coordination.

Training occurs on-site; telework may be considered after training. Minimum qualifications include college credits or equivalent experience in bookkeeping; strong Excel and Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 30 college credits with 6 in accounting.
• High school diploma and 2 years bookkeeping experience.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly/annual financial reports.
• Perform all accounts payable duties.
• Assist in annual audit and respond to audit requests.
• Enter journal entries into accounting software.
• Monitor cash balances and advise on investment needs.
• Present financials and participate in special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

30 semester credits incl. 6 in accounting

HS diploma + 2 years bookkeeping experience

Education/experience combination as per policy

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.

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

Candidates must be permanent or reachable on a viable civil service list in the Bookkeeper title to be considered for this position unless you are applying through the 55-a program.

Salary: The hiring rate being offered for this position is $57,953. If you possess the preferred skills above, consideration will be given to offer you a maximum annual salary of no more than $66,865.

Additional Information

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.

BOOKKEEPER - 40526

Minimum Qualifications

• (1) Completion of 30 semester credits 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 the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including 6 credits in accounting; or
• (2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience; or
• (3) A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for experience in "2" above on the basis that 15 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either 6 semester credits in accounting from an accredited college or 6 months of experience as described in "2" above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience.

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.