Accounting Assistant

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is hiring for an on-site accounting role to support the Fund’s accounts payable, financial reporting and internal controls. The position reports to the Director of Accounting and will involve preparing investment statements, analytics and audit follow-up.

The role is based at 233 Broadway, New York, NY 10279 with standard hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The salary offered is $65,000 with non‑negotiable terms; after successful training, telework may be considered.

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable duties and financial reporting controls.
• Difficult arithmetical computations and data quality assessments.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly/annual financial reports.

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; recommend investments.
• Present financials and related projects to management.
• Enter journal entries into accounting software.
• Participate in annual audits and respond to audit requests.
• Assist in policy development to improve unit workflow.
• Work on ad hoc projects designated by supervisor and CFO.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Audit procedures

Journal entries

Cash management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience related to duties in community work

Job description

Company 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

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

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.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.