The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for an Accounts Payable (A/P) Assistant who is responsible to issue payments and to record vendor payments and review staff expense reimbursements.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bail Bond Forfeiture Statements Quarterly

Provide payments for Expedited Records

Process Court Reporter (CR) Payments in FMS system

Enter CR and Concourse Payments in GP system

Execute payments through NYC’s FMS central accounting system

Issue paper checks using Microsoft GP accounting application

Record payments in the GP system, including managing digital images of invoices

Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff

Accurately and promptly execute office payments

Maintain ledgers, payment files, and other A/P records, both in digital and hardcopy format

Assist A/P Assistants, when necessary.

All other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree or a High School diploma/GED and two year's accounts payable or finance experience

Strong math skills and data entry skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with commercial accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks a plus.

Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a discreet manner.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, and initiative.

Excellent customer service skills Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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