Public Finance Payments & AP Analyst (Remote)

NYC Department of Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Finance is seeking an Accountant to join the Administration and Planning Division. The role focuses on payment processing, journal entries, and voucher approvals within the City’s financial systems.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or NY CPA license) and relevant experience in accounts payable, with strong Excel and Word skills. Remote work up to 2 days weekly may be available under the DOF pilot program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting credits or CPA license.
• One year of experience for higher level placement or two years of professional accounting/auditing experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and voucher processing are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payments to assigned accounts including expense and revenue payments.
• Ensure invoices are paid promptly and in line with directives and city policies.
• Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures per NYC directives.
• Review and apply FMS approvals and PASSPort approvals for vouchers.
• Communicate and resolve payment issues with vendors and DOF divisions.
• Prepare journal vouchers and other accounting documents as needed in FMS.
• Manage Prevailing Wage compliance payments and assist with pre/post audit reviews.
• Conduct bank reconciliations for the imprest fund.

Skills

Excel proficiency

FMS processing

PASSPort familiarity

Accounts payable

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

New York State CPA license

Tools

FMS

PASSPort

Job description

NYC Department of Finance is seeking an Accountant to join the Administration and Planning Division. The role focuses on payment processing, journal entries, and voucher approvals within the City’s financial systems.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or NY CPA license) and relevant experience in accounts payable, with strong Excel and Word skills. Remote work up to 2 days weekly may be available under the DOF pilot program.