Payment Analyst

City of New York•New York, NY

20h•$65,091 - $81,043•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the City’s tax revenue laws fairly, efficiently, and transparently, while encouraging compliance and providing exceptional customer service. The Administration and Planning Division manages the agency’s administrative and operational services. Its Office of Financial Management monitors and controls agency finances, including expense and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The Financial Services Unit seeks an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Payment Analyst. Reporting to the Financial Services Supervisor, the selected candidate will perform financial and accounting functions in compliance with Comptroller Directives and City and agency policies and guidelines. The role may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the applicable Remote Work Pilot Program. 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 (EIN) and permanent civil service title in their application materials. The position is listed under the Accountant title, code 40510. Applicants must meet the stated Accountant education or CPA-license requirements; Assignment Level II also requires the specified additional experience.

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.
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, 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.
Include an employee identification number (EIN) when applying and state the permanent civil service title in the cover letter.

Responsibilities

Review and process expense and revenue payments for assigned accounts.
Ensure invoices are paid promptly and in accordance with Comptroller directives, City policies, and contract terms and conditions.
Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures in accordance with NYC Directives.
Review and apply the appropriate FMS (L3/5) and PASSPort approvals for payment vouchers.
Communicate, coordinate, and resolve payment issues with vendors, DOF divisions, and other stakeholders.
Prepare journal vouchers and other technical accounting documents in FMS as needed.
Review, process, and manage Prevailing Wage compliance payments.
Assist with pre- and post-audit reviews of monthly p-card payments.
Conduct bank account reconciliations for DOF’s imprest fund.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.