Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist - Remote

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of City Planning seeks an Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist in the Fiscal Division to monitor daily and monthly revenue operations, reconcile records, and support payment processing. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

You will review deposits, prepare reconciliations, and assist with year-end close, reporting, and ad hoc projects, with eligibility for remote work up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree with 24 accounting credits, including advanced accounting and auditing, or NY CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly revenue reconciliations to verify accuracy and proper recording of transactions.
• Monitor revenue activity and maintain internal revenue trackers, reconciliation schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve reconciling discrepancies and variances in a timely manner.
• Prepare year-end close reconciliations and related financial reports.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, Comptroller Directives, and internal processes.
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc accounting projects within the Fiscal division.

Skills

Revenue operations

Excel

Financial analysis

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

New York CPA license

Tools

FMS

CityPay

CPSS reconciliation

Job description

The City of New York’s Department of City Planning seeks an Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist in the Fiscal Division to monitor daily and monthly revenue operations, reconcile records, and support payment processing. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

You will review deposits, prepare reconciliations, and assist with year-end close, reporting, and ad hoc projects, with eligibility for remote work up to two days per week.