Accountant

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance’s Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced Accountant to perform professional accounting work and revenue-related audits supporting the Office’s financial operations and enforcement activities. The position involves processing, reconciling, and maintaining accurate financial records; ensuring compliance with state and local regulations; and preparing detailed financial reporting. Under general direction, the Accountant performs complex, responsible analytic or specialized administrative work, with wide latitude to exercise independent initiative and judgment. The position reports to the Group Chief. The role may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program applicable to the relevant civil service title. Applicants 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 are asked to include their employee identification number and indicate their permanent civil service title. The hiring process requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Requirements

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.
Meet one of the following education or licensure 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; or a valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
For placement in Assignment Level II, in addition to the minimum requirements, have 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.
Attention to detail and proficiency in accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Reconcile the daily cigarette stamp tax account and Sheriff’s revenue accounts to accurately record revenue.
Process weekly disbursements for five County Trusts and Fees accounts, and Income Execution Trusts and Fees accounts, in accordance with established procedures.
Record weekly tax warrant funds in the tax warrant ledger and send emails to internal auditors.
Ensure financial records and transaction documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Respond to bank reconciliation inquiries and communicate with borough offices to assist with applying receipts and deposits, posting payments, and processing checks.
Review financial records of the audit team, Income Execution, County offices, and other financial records as assigned.
Manage, maintain, and deposit checks processed internally and externally.
Conduct and maintain reports for all revenue within the Office of the Sheriff.
Review and track bank statements to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Comply with financial policies and regulations set by the Department of Finance.