Public Sector Financial Analyst – Payments & Budget

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Financial Services Unit to track, reconcile and issue payments for services provided to agency divisions, including CJRA funds.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, analytical, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines, handling PPB rules, FMS, Passport, and budget modifications while liaising with certifiers and contractors.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or
• An associate degree with two years of related professional experience; or
• A high school diploma with four years of related professional experience; or
• A combination of education and experience as described; college credits may substitute for experience

Responsibilities

• Process payments in compliance with PPB rules and directives
• Review invoices and certify payments with multiple agency certifiers
• Track, analyze and reconcile payments to contractors and disclose inconsistencies
• Liaise with contractors to resolve payment discrepancies
• Create payment vouchers reflecting budget structure and approve levels
• Maintain vendor tracking and electronic payment records
• Prepare budget modifications and coordinate with OMB and Finance staff
• Ensure funds are available before requisitions and procurement actions
• Submit monthly variance analyses to OMB and identify budget shortfalls
• Monitor encumbrances, expenditures and remaining balances

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Budget administration

Financial reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public budgeting knowledge

Tools

FMS

Passport

PPB rules knowledge

Job description

The City of New York's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Financial Services Unit to track, reconcile and issue payments for services provided to agency divisions, including CJRA funds.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, analytical, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines, handling PPB rules, FMS, Passport, and budget modifications while liaising with certifiers and contractors.