Accounting Coordinator, Child Support & Payments

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Office of Child Support Services seeks an Accountant Coordinator to supervise the Accounting Unit and oversee disbursement of child support payments. The role involves directing staff, ensuring timely posting, and close coordination with the Director and other departments.

The incumbent handles complex accounting tasks, supports auditing processes, and maintains high accuracy in daily financial reports to support program integrity.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree with accounting credits as required (including advanced accounting and auditing).
• New York State CPA license is required or beneficial.
• Experience: 1 year as Accountant - Assignment Level I or 2 years of professional accounting/auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in administering the Accounting Unit and oversee receipt, recording and disbursement of child support payments.
• Supervise staff, allocate training needs, and ensure staff compliance with rules and regulations.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of collections against disbursements totaling over $500 million annually.
• In the Director's absence, assume full responsibility for Accounting Unit operations.
• Review daily collection activity reports and related reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Education

Accounting degree with 24 credits

Job description

City of New York’s Office of Child Support Services seeks an Accountant Coordinator to supervise the Accounting Unit and oversee disbursement of child support payments. The role involves directing staff, ensuring timely posting, and close coordination with the Director and other departments.

The incumbent handles complex accounting tasks, supports auditing processes, and maintains high accuracy in daily financial reports to support program integrity.