Remote-Eligible Payment Analyst – Public Finance

New York City

Manhattan (KS)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Finance seeks a Payment Analyst to handle payments, invoices, and financial close processes within the Financial Services Unit. The role requires attention to Comptroller directives, strong accounting skills, and collaboration with multiple divisions to ensure timely, accurate payments.

Remote work is available up to 2 days per week under the city pilot program; residency and civil service requirements apply.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting credits or CPA license.
One year of experience as Accountant - Assignment Level I or two years of professional accounting/auditing experience.
Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
FMS voucher processing and city procurement familiarity (PASSPort).

Responsibilities

Review and process payments to assigned accounts including expense and revenue payments.
Ensure invoices are paid promptly per Comptroller directives and city policies.
Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures.
Apply proper L3/5 and PASSPort approvals for payment vouchers.
Communicate and resolve payment issues with vendors and DOF divisions.
Prepare journal vouchers and other accounting documents in FMS.
Review Prevailing Wage compliance payments; assist with p-card audit reviews.
Reconcile DOF imprest fund bank accounts.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.