Accountant (Part-Time)

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $32 - $43

About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s Payroll Section is seeking four part-time Accountants, Assignment Level I, to process payroll for civilian and uniformed members of service. The position handles payments for employees’ last days worked before permanent or temporary leave, supplemental checks, mid-week pay adjustments and salary changes for civilian employees, and City Time record adjustments for employees transitioning to or from Workers’ Compensation leave.

The NYPD’s mission is to improve quality of life in New York City through community partnership, law enforcement, preserving peace, protecting the public, reducing fear and maintaining order. The department seeks to foster a safe and fair city through strategic deployment of resources, crime prevention and lasting community relationships.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, with 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, 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

• Process payments for uniformed and civilian employees for their last days worked before permanent leave, including retirement, resignation, transfer, dismissal or death.
• Process payments for uniformed and civilian employees for their last days worked before temporary leave, including childcare, sick leave, FMLA leave, military leave or suspension.
• Process supplemental checks when necessary.
• Make mid-week pay adjustments for civilian members of service, including new or provisional appointments, reassignments and reinstatements.
• Make mid-week salary-change pay adjustments for civilian members of service, including promotions, upgrades, maturations, title changes, demotions and salary adjustments.
• Review and adjust City Time records for civilian members of service transitioning to or from Workers’ Compensation leave.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level