Payment Analyst (Temp)

Fund for Public Health in NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fund for Public Health in NYC seeks a Payment Analyst (Temp) to join the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the Finance Bureau. Located in Long Island City, the role supports payment processing, audit readiness, and financial reporting under the Office of Fiscal Management.

Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Requires strong accounting background in public sector, proficiency in Excel, and knowledge of DOHMH payment systems.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with public-sector experience.
• Familiarity with DOHMH payment processes and city financial systems.
• Excellent Excel and financial tracking skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payments and related accounting activities.
• Ensure payments comply with directives from oversight bodies.
• Review provider expense claims and gather supporting documents.
• Track post-payment reviews and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain financial schedules and reimbursement forms.
• Support special projects as assigned by the Unit Director.

Skills

Accounting

Public sector finance

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

PASSPort

Job description

Job Title: Payment Analyst (Temp)

Department: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Division: Finance

Bureau: Controller

Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

Reports to Title: Director of Fiscal Management

Direct Reports Title(s): Assistant Director of Fiscal Management

Schedule & Hours: M-F, 9am-6pm

Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Work Environment: Office Environment

Grant End Date: 12/31/2026

Created Date: 03/16/2026

Revised Date: 03/16/2026

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 annually

FLSA Classification: Non - Exempt

Who We Are:

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

Our Culture:

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

About The Role:

The Office of Fiscal Management has central responsibility and authority for financial management, resource maximization. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives. Finance values motivated, energetic individuals committed to achieving excellence in a public-sector environment and a desire to be part of a city agency that is revolutionizing public health and mental hygiene services. Finance positions require analytic, interpersonal communications and problem-solving skills.

About the Program:

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services nationally and internationally, seeks one dynamic Payment Analyst to join its challenging, fast-paced Bureau of the Controller/ Office of Fiscal Management in the Division of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing payments and accounting activities for designated divisions of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, ensuring compliance with contract or purchase order terms.
• Ensure all payments meet standards and directives from oversight entities, including the NYC Comptroller, the Policy and Procurement Board, the Financial Information Systems Agency, and applicable state, federal, and non-governmental requirements.
• Review provider expense claims, select samples for audit review, and communicate with providers to request and follow up on supporting documents.
• Review, verify, and track documentation for post-payment reviews to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Log findings, notify providers of discrepancies, and coordinate clarifications or resolutions.
• Track and monitor the status of reviews for post payments in the master Excel sheet, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
• Prepare and maintain financial schedules, projections, expense reports, and reimbursement forms (state, federal, and non-governmental) to support fiscal transparency
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Unit Director.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

Requirements:

• We seek candidates with a strong background in accounting, which is essential, and public sector financial management experience (in particular, City government experience).
• Familiarity with accounting practices and DOHMH payment and accrual systems and an understanding of the city's financial management systems and PASSPort (city of New York’s digital procurement platform).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial tracking systems.
• Experience in payment processing, auditing, or financial compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for provider and internal coordination
• Requires responsiveness, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At-Will Employment Statement:

Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Residency Requirement:

You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.