BANK ACCOUNT AND DISBURSEMENT AUDITOR

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NYC Department of Social Services is hiring a Management Auditor I to perform bank accounts and disbursement auditing for the Cash Assistance program, ensuring accurate issuances and reconciliations. The role requires analyzing ledgers, cost allocations, and certifications, while coordinating with multiple city and state agencies. Work location is at 4 WTC/150 Greenwich Street, NYC.

Hours are 9-5. Residency rules apply and the recruitment emphasizes equity and compliance with the City’s

Formación

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following:
• one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or
• a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 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 a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare Agency’s public assistance bank accounts and utilize various databases to analyze issuances and disbursements by accounts and reconcile accounts based on check cancellations, forgeries, stale check reinstatements, and manual check requests.
• Post monthly issuances, disbursements and cancellations to manual and automated ledgers to maintain timely records of account balances used to prepare audits, account reconciliations, cash balance and aged outstanding reports, and obtain all necessary certifications.
• Conduct detailed reviews of cost allocations to ensure expenditures are aligned with payment records and the proper budget structures are charged.
• Liaise with various banking institutions, DSS Office of Budget Administration (OBA), DSS Bureau of Accounting and Special Programs (BOASP), DSS Bureau of Accounts Payable (BAP), DSS Bureau of Revenue and Reimbursement (DARB), NYC Department of Finance (DOF), Office of the Comptroller, and other state and local agencies.

Conocimientos

Performance auditing

Financial auditing

Internal auditing

IT auditing

Educación

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in auditing/related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descripción del empleo

If you are hired provisionally in this title, you must take and pass the Civil Service Exam, when it becomes available, to be eligible for continued employment.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

The Office of Fiscal Operations/Bureau of Reconciliation and Control (BORAC) records and maintains all financial transactions affecting DSS/HRA/DHS. The Bank Accounts and Disbursement Auditor will perform high level audits, prepare/review voucher requests, maintain records, and reconcile funds disbursed or deposited into DSS/HRA/DHS bank accounts for the Cash Assistance (CA) program which has an annual budget totaling approximately $1.35 billion dollars. The tasks are a critical part of guaranteeing our Agency complies with the Office of the Comptroller’s annual audit.

The Office Of Fiscal Operations/Bureau Of Reconciliation And Control (BORAC) Is Seeking a Management Auditor I To Function As Bank Accounts And Disbursement Auditor Who Will

• Prepare Agency’s public assistance bank accounts and utilize various databases to analyze issuances and disbursements by accounts and reconcile accounts based on check cancellations, forgeries, stale check reinstatements, and manual check requests.
• Post monthly issuances, disbursements and cancellations to manual and automated ledgers to maintain timely records of account balances used to prepare audits, account reconciliations, cash balance and aged outstanding reports, and obtain all necessary certifications.
• Conduct detailed reviews of cost allocations to ensure expenditures are aligned with payment records and the proper budget structures are charged.
• Liaise with various banking institutions, DSS Office of Budget Administration (OBA), DSS Bureau of Accounting and Special Programs (BOASP), DSS Bureau of Accounts Payable (BAP), DSS Bureau of Revenue and Reimbursement (DARB), NYC Department of Finance (DOF), Office of the Comptroller, and other state and local agencies.

Work Location: 4 WTC/150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007

Hours/Schedule: 9-5

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following:

• one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards

(GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or

• a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or
• a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 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 a Management

Special Note

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 a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

Preferred Skills

• Financial Management System (FMS) - PASSPort - Check Reconciliation and Tracking System (CRTS) - Check Replacement System (CRS) - Check Replacement Unit System (CRU) - Finance Office Check Imaging System (FOCIS) - Forgery Tracking Unit System (FTU) - Stop Payment System (SPS) - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Word

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., $65,091.00 – $74,855.00