Accountant

City of New York • New York City, NY

42d

About The Position

Under supervision, the selected candidate will perform accounting work of moderate difficulty and responsibility internally FARS - Revenue & Receivables and conduct field audits and investigations; works independently or with others in executing responsible accounting assignments following prescribed rules of procedure. Reporting to the Lockbox Manage, with latitude for independent judgement, the duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the followings: - Research and analyze unbilled costs in Oracle Grant Module to source documents to ensure accuracy. - Analyze and reconcile City Comptroller’s registered contracts within City Financial Management System (FMS) to NYCHA’s Oracle System. - Prepare reimbursement packages based on Federal, State, City, and other entities funding guidelines and billing requirements. - Monitor revenue and cost for NYCHA’s Federal, State and City grants and subsidies by analyzing expenditures and agreements related to specific budgets. - Prepare journal entries, reports, account analysis, investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries. - Coordinate and work with the Financial Planning & Analysis, General Ledger Division and Administering Departments to verify and reconcile Grants. - Act as a liaison and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely processing of reimbursement packages. - Maintain accounts receivable files and perform account reconciliations for awards. - Assist in the preparation of reports and gathering financial documents for various Depts. - Participate in the annual external audit process by providing support to team members and other departments. Additional Information 1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. ACCOUNTANT - 40510

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, 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.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze unbilled costs in Oracle Grant Module to source documents to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze and reconcile City Comptroller’s registered contracts within City Financial Management System (FMS) to NYCHA’s Oracle System.
• Prepare reimbursement packages based on Federal, State, City, and other entities funding guidelines and billing requirements.
• Monitor revenue and cost for NYCHA’s Federal, State and City grants and subsidies by analyzing expenditures and agreements related to specific budgets.
• Prepare journal entries, reports, account analysis, investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries.
• Coordinate and work with the Financial Planning & Analysis, General Ledger Division and Administering Departments to verify and reconcile Grants.
• Act as a liaison and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely processing of reimbursement packages.
• Maintain accounts receivable files and perform account reconciliations for awards.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and gathering financial documents for various Depts.
• Participate in the annual external audit process by providing support to team members and other departments.

Benefits

• choice of medical coverage plans
• deferred compensation plans
• defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees