Payment Analyst, Finance & Compliance

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

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.