Payment Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 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 Finance seeks a knowledgeable Payment Analyst within the Financial Services Unit to manage and streamline payment processes, journal entries, and compliance tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and cross‑department collaboration to support city finances.

Qualified candidates hold a NYS CPA or relevant accounting degree with extensive experience in government accounting. Remote work up to two days per week is possible under the pilot program.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing.
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
• To be eligible for assignment Level II individuals must have at least one year of experience as Accountant - Assignment Level I or two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payments to assigned accounts including expense and revenue payments.
• Ensure invoices are paid promptly in adherence to Comptroller directives, City policies and Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures in accordance with NYC Directives.
• Review and apply the proper FMS approvals (L3/5) and PASSPort approvals for payment vouchers.
• Communicate, coordinate and resolve payment issues with vendors, DOF divisions and other stakeholders.
• Prepare journal vouchers and other technical accounting documents as needed in FMS.
• Responsible for reviewing, processing, and managing Prevailing Wage compliance payments.
• Assist with pre and post audit review of monthly p-card payments.
• Conduct bank account reconciliations for DOF's imprest fund.

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting credits or CPA license

Job description

• Job Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 65,091 - USD 81,043

Job Description

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

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 Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion.

The Office of Financial Management is responsible for monitoring and controlling the agency's finances. This includes the development and management of annual expenses and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The division also includes the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Payments Unit, which is responsible for processing payment vouchers for 18-b attorneys and experts.

The Financial Services Unit is seeking an experienced, well-organized and detail-oriented Payment Analyst who will report to the Financial Services Supervisor. With exemplary professionalism and customer service, the selected candidate will perform various financial and accounting functions in compliance with Comptroller Directives, City, and Agency policies and guidelines. Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Review and process payments to assigned accounts including expense and revenue payments.
• Ensure invoices are paid promptly and in adherence to Comptroller directives, City policies and Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures in accordance with NYC Directives.
• Review and apply the proper FMS approvals (L3/5) and PASSPort approvals for payment vouchers.
• Communicate, coordinate and resolve payment issues with vendors, DOF divisions and other stakeholders.
• Prepare journal vouchers and other technical accounting documents as needed in FMS.
• Responsible for reviewing, processing, and managing Prevailing Wage compliance payments.
• Assist with pre and post audit review of monthly p-card payments.
• Conduct bank account reconciliations for DOF's imprest fund.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

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.
• ACCOUNTANT - 40510

Qualifications

1. 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

2. 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.

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.