Remote-friendly AR/AP Revenue Specialist

Department-of-City-Planning; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of City Planning (DCP) seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to monitor daily revenue operations, perform reconciliations, and support financial reporting in New York City. You will ensure accuracy of records, resolve discrepancies, and assist with payment processing and inquiries.

Ideal candidates have a degree with accounting credits or a NYC CPA license, plus experience in revenue/reconciliation functions, strong Excel skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in revenue operations or reconciliation.
• Knowledge of FMS, CityPay, and CPSS reconciliation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tracking tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly revenue reconciliations to verify accuracy, completeness, and proper recording of transactions.
• Monitor revenue activity and maintain internal revenue trackers, reconciliation schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve reconciling discrepancies and variances in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly FMS reconciliations and validate related financial transactions.
• Review deposits and verify accurate CRE creation within FMS.
• Perform monthly bank-to-book reconciliations and ensure alignment between financial systems and bank records.
• Track, monitor, and respond to chargebacks, reversals, refunds, and payment discrepancies.
• Respond to payment-related inquiries from customers and the Address Assignment Verification Unit.
• Prepare Year-End Close (YEC) reconciliations and other financial oversight or compliance reports.
• Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, Comptroller Directives, internal processes, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying process improvements to strengthen revenue monitoring and reconciliation accuracy.
• Prepare revenue data for various reporting and assist with revenue forecasting and analysis exercises.
• Assist with the review of agency invoices and payments for accuracy and consistency with purchasing agreements and ensure appropriate back-up documents are received.
• Assist with processing payments and employee reimbursements in the City’s payment systems.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist with ad hoc accounting projects and tasks and for the Fiscal division as needed.

Skills

Revenue operations experience

FMS knowledge

CityPay

CPSS reconciliation

Analytical skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting credits

NYC CPA license

Tools

FMS

CityPay

CPSS reconciliation

Job description

The Department of City Planning (DCP) seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to monitor daily revenue operations, perform reconciliations, and support financial reporting in New York City. You will ensure accuracy of records, resolve discrepancies, and assist with payment processing and inquiries.

Ideal candidates have a degree with accounting credits or a NYC CPA license, plus experience in revenue/reconciliation functions, strong Excel skills, and excellent