Accountant

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance’s Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced Accountant, Assignment Level II, to perform advanced professional accounting work and oversee accounting operations, revenue-related audits, and the work of Accountant, Assignment Level I staff. The position requires independent judgment in interpreting financial information, resolving accounting issues, prioritizing assignments, and ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls. The selected candidate will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, reconciliations, reports, and records maintained by the accounting unit; provide technical guidance and training to staff; review completed work and resolve discrepancies; and report on accounting operations and performance to the Group Chief. The role reports to the Group Chief and operates under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment. The Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. It also conducts investigations involving real property fraud, tax crimes, and trafficking in illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants referred by courts for electronic monitoring. Candidates must be permanent in the Accountant civil service title or permanent in a comparable civil service title eligible for a 6.1.9 title change. Applicants must include their employee identification number and state their permanent civil service title in their cover letter. This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program applicable to the civil service title. Hired candidates must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.

Requirements

Candidates must be permanent in the Accountant civil service title or permanent in a comparable civil service title eligible for a 6.1.9 title change.
Applicants must include their employee identification number when applying and indicate their permanent civil service title in their cover letter.
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.
For Assignment Level II placement, 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, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Proficiency in accounting systems.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and exercise considerable judgment in complex accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and review Accountant Level I staff; provide guidance and training, monitor workloads and deadlines, and ensure assignments are completed accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
Oversee reconciliation of the daily cigarette stamp tax account and the Sheriff’s revenue accounts, ensuring revenue is accurately recorded and maintained.
Oversee processing of County Trusts, Fees accounts, Income Execution Trusts and Fees accounts, and tax warrant funds; ensure related financial records are accurate and complete.
Review accounting transactions, bank statements, balance sheets, financial records, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, verify accuracy, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Conduct, review, and maintain revenue reports for the Office of the Sheriff, and prepare or oversee financial reports for County offices and other assigned areas.
Provide supervisory reports and updates to the Group Chief on accounting operations, revenue activity, reconciliations, outstanding financial issues, staff assignments, and other matters requiring management attention.
Coordinate with internal auditors, County offices, borough offices, the Department of Finance, and other stakeholders on accounting, revenue, reconciliation, and financial reporting matters.
Ensure accounting activities comply with Department of Finance policies, applicable State and local regulations, and established internal controls; assist with audits and improvements to accounting procedures and financial controls.
Perform complex and specialized accounting functions, including resolving difficult reconciliation issues, investigating financial discrepancies, and addressing revenue matters requiring independent judgment and analysis.
Perform other related accounting, analytical, supervisory, and administrative duties as assigned by the Group Chief.