Financial Reviewer

NYC Department of Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

NYC Department of Finance is seeking an Accountant to audit complex business tax cases, review case information in PASSPort, and respond to inquiries from taxpayers and agencies. You will manage caseloads from MOCS, prepare affidavits, and contribute to data-driven reports.

The role requires a CPA or a strong accounting background with experience in auditing, and offers eligibility for remote work up to two days per week under city programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester credits in accounting, including advanced accounting and auditing.
• New York State CPA license.
• To be eligible for Assignment Level II, at least one year as Accountant - Assignment Level I or two years of professional accounting/auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact and conduct audits and financial reviews for complex business tax cases referred to by Audit, Payment Operations, and the Conciliation Bureau.
• Manage staff caseload referred by the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), including affidavits, questionnaires, bills, and Tax Status determinations.
• Review staff update case information in the PASSPort system and respond to vendor and agency inquiries.
• Assist staff in responding to complex inquiries and disputes from taxpayers or their representatives, including penalty abatements or courtesy conferences.
• Participate in special projects, conduct research using internal systems (e.g., BTS, STARS, PASS), and prepare data-driven reports and summaries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the BTCS application, leveraging in-depth knowledge to analyze workflows and provide strategic process-improvement recommendations.

Skills

Audit procedures

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits incl. advanced accounting and auditing

New York State CPA license

Tools

BTCS

STARS

PASSPort

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ACCOUNTANT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

DOF’s The Customer Operations Division has oversight of the Department of Finance Business Centers, City Register’s Office, and the Land Records, Adjudication, and Collections divisions. Customer Operations is charged with the processing of tax payments, parking violations payments, and all other charges collected by DOF. The division is also responsible for recording property transfers, adjudicating parking and camera violations, and managing the full life cycle of the department’s enforcement activities related to unpaid business and excise taxes, parking fines, and Environmental Control Board summonses.

The Collections Division is responsible for managing the full life cycle of the Department of Finance’s enforcement activities related to unpaid business and excise taxes, parking fines, and Environmental Control Board summonses. The debt collection process involves specialized professional collectors, experienced in the art of negotiation, who provide debtors with options and encourage full payment. The division utilizes several collection tools to enforce compliance, including notices, telephone dunning, outside collection agencies, and special projects aimed at locating and taking enforcement actions against assets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact and conduct audits and financial reviews for complex business tax cases referred to by Audit, Payment Operations, and the Conciliation Bureau.
• Manage staff case load referred by the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), including preparation of affidavits, questionnaires, bills, and Tax Status determinations.
• Review staff update case information in the PASSPort system and respond to vendor and agency inquiries.
• Assist staff in responding to complex inquiries and disputes from taxpayers or their representatives, including cases involving penalty abatement requests or courtesy conferences.
• Participate in special projects, conduct research using internal systems (e.g., BTS, STARS, PASS), and prepare data-driven reports and summaries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the BTCS application, leveraging in-depth knowledge to analyze workflows and provide strategic recommendations for internal process improvements.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.

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 an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of DOF Business Tax processes, including audit procedures and collections. - Familiarity with legacy systems such as BTCS and STARS. - Excellent organizational and analytical skills. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. - Ability to review, analyze, and interpret complex financial records. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and collaboratively. - Comfortable learning and working within City-specific systems (e.g., PASSPort, etc.).

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