Accountant - Bank Reconciliation Unit

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

77d

About The Position

The New York City Comptroller's Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller's office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together. The Bureau of Accountancy is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the City's accounting and financial statements. It is also responsible for preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which provides transparency into the City of New York's financial health and integrity. In addition to promoting fiscal stability through the production of the ACFR, the Bureau of Accountancy ensures that the City's vendor database is accurate and up to date to allow for efficiency in the processing of payments for businesses and individuals who are in contract with the City, as well as claims, workers' compensation, labor law, line of duty, certificate of residency and all vendor payments in general. These efforts gain the public's trust and allow for continued assessment into the City's financial transactions to identity opportunities for improvement and engage with City agencies to ensure results. Reporting directly to the Division Chief of the Bank Reconciliation Division, the Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing bank reconciliations for various New York City bank accounts.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license
• At least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience for Assignment Level II

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, accounting and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Some exposure to financial statement analysis
• Knowledge of the City's Financial Management System (FMS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank account reconciliations and record related accounting transactions in the City's Financial Management System (FMS)
• Review bank reconciliations prepared by City Agencies
• Collect, maintain, and follow up on reconciliations, accounting and banking records prepared by City Agencies
• Research and resolve inquiries from colleagues, banks, and agencies
• Participate in various special projects, such as the year-end Agency Bank Account reconciliations collection and review, and schedule preparation for the Comptroller's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as may be required

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees