Accountant

City of New York•New York, NY

7d•$58,357 - $67,110

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 role involves processing, reconciling, and maintaining financial records; complying with state and local regulations; and providing detailed financial reporting. Under general direction and with wide latitude to exercise independent initiative and judgment, the Accountant performs exceptionally difficult and responsible analytical or specialized administrative work. The position reports to the Group Chief. Candidates must hold a permanent Accountant civil service title or a permanent comparable civil service title eligible for a 6.1.9 title change. Applicants must include their employee identification number and permanent civil service title when applying. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the relevant Collective Bargaining Unit.

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.
Include an employee identification number and indicate the permanent civil service title when applying.
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 placement in Assignment Level II, in addition to 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

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 email internal auditors.
Ensure financial records and transaction documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained according to 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 Sheriff’s Office.
Review and track bank statements to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Comply with financial policies and regulations set by the Department of Finance.