Accountant

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant position involves researching and analyzing unbilled costs, reconciling contracts, preparing reimbursement packages, monitoring revenue and costs for grants, preparing journal entries and reports, coordinating with various departments, and assisting in the annual audit process. The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to work with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.

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.
• 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 placement).

Nice To Haves

• For NYCHA employees: 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).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who did not take and pass the civil service exam for Accountant on 03/11/26 may not be considered.
• Applicants not reachable on the established civil service list may be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
• If appointment is made on a provisional/temporary basis pursuant to 65 of the NYS Civil Service Law, no tenure or permanence accrues.
• This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate in your cover letter if you would like to be considered under the 55-a Program.

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

• A choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level