Accountant

NYC Department of Finance; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 58 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

55a Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Résumé du poste

The NYC Department of Finance, Sheriff’s Office, seeks an experienced Accountant to perform professional accounting work, conduct audits related to revenue, and maintain accurate financial records in support of enforcement activities.

Reporting to the Group Chief, duties include reconciling revenue accounts, processing weekly disbursements, recording tax warrants, ensuring compliance with policies, and preparing detailed financial reports for auditors.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with 24 accounting credits including advanced accounting and auditing.
• New York State CPA license is required or preferred.

Responsabilités

• Reconcile the daily revenue accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process weekly disbursements and record tax warrants.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and generate detailed financial reports for audits.

Connaissances

Accounting

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliations

Audit experience

MS Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Formation

Baccalaureate degree with 24 accounting credits

New York State CPA license

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Description du poste

IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ACCOUNTANT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

DOF's The Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and the trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants referred by the courts for electronic monitoring.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced Accountant to perform professional accounting work, conduct audits related to revenue within the Office of the Sheriff; work independently or with others in executing responsible accounting. This role requires attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting systems to support the financial operations and enforcement activities of the Sheriff's Office effectively. Key responsibilities include processing, reconciling, and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and providing detailed financial reporting. Under general direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, performs exceptionally difficult and still more responsible, analytic or specialized administrative work.

Reporting to the Group Chief, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reconcile the daily cigarette stamp tax account and Sheriff’s revenue accounts to accurately record revenue.
• Weekly process disbursements for five County Trusts and Fees accounts, and Income Execution Trusts and Fees accounts in accordance with established procedures.
• Record the weekly tax warrant funds in tax warrant ledger and send emails to internal auditors.
• Ensure financial records and transaction documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to bank reconciliation inquiries and communicate with borough offices to assist with the application of receipts and deposits, posting of payments, and processing of checks.
• Reviews financial records of the audit team, Income Execution, County offices, and other financial records as assigned.
• Manage, maintain and deposit checks that are processed internally and externally.
• Conduct and maintain reports for all revenue within the office of the Sheriff.
• Review and track all bank statements to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations set by the Department of Finance.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in accounting and financial recordkeeping. - Knowledge of bank reconciliations and financial transactions. - Experience with audits and financial reporting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies. - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and regulations.

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.

, $58,357.00 – $67,110.00