The Bureau of Financial Services seeks a dynamic, motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as an Analyst in the Vendor Payment Unit. The Analyst will perform desk audits, provide fiscal technical assistance and conduct complex financial and analytical tasks for the Bureau of Financial Services. With latitude for decision making, the candidate will report to the Supervisor of Vendor Payments Unit. The candidate responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Conduct desk audits on invoices, review and process payments, and advances.
- Provide fiscal technical assistance to contracted NYC Aging agencies.
- Prepare responses verbally and in writing regarding inquiries from contracted agencies and agency personnel officers to resolve problems related to invoices.
- Formulate and maintain contract ledgers according to established budget codes.
- Reconcile PASSPort contracts with NYC Financial Management System (FMS).
- Summarize and present weekly reports for Bureau of Financial Services management staff.
- Assist in other ad-hoc and special projects as assigned.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting 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.

* Prefer knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as, excellent writing and oral communication skills * Advanced skills in Excel such as the ability to use Pivot tables, V-look-ups and to create transparent spreadsheets. * Knowledge of the PassPort (NYC's Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal) * Knowledge of the HHS Accelerator Financial System and its CPR feature. * Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Takes initiative to identify ways in which processes can be improved. * Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail. * Excellent customer service skills with ability to problem-solved. * Strong analytical background that can use data to produce models, summary statistics and reports. * Comfortable with embracing technology to support and enhance operations.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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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