Accounting Assistant

NYC POLICE PENSION FUND; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Telework after training

Job summary

The New York City Police Pension Fund is seeking an Accountant to maintain investment statements, prepare reports, and perform analyses under the Director of Accounting. Responsibilities include AP duties, audit procedures, journal entries, and supporting annual audits.

The role requires strong analytical and numerical abilities, and offers on-site work at 233 Broadway with a 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift. Salary is fixed at $65,000 with full NYC government benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years of related community work experience.
• Equivalency to the above criteria may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly/annual financial reports.
• Perform all Accounts Payable related duties.
• Perform audit procedures to ensure controls are in place.
• Perform difficult arithmetical computations.
• Monitor and manage cash balances available for investment; recommend investment of the Fund's balances based on cash needs.
• Present financial 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 CFO.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

12 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, data analytics, project management, business administration, public administration and/or actuarial science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the New York City Police Pension Fund

The New York City Police Department (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

Salary: The hiring rate being offered for this position is $65,000. The salary is non-negotiable.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• 12 semester credits from an accredited college in mathematics, statistics, accounting economics, finance, data analytics, project management, business administration, public administration and/or actuarial science
• Strong computer skills, including fluency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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.