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City of New York Revenue Analyst, Bureau of Revenue in New York, New York
Job Description
Bookkeeper III-40526 Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who filed for THE NEW YORK CITY BRIDGE EXAM No. 3971 From: June 7, 2023, To: July 18, 2023
The Division of Finance has central responsibility and authority for policy analysis, program development, performance tracking and improvement, financial management, resource maximization and technical assistance. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives
Position Summary - The Bookkeepers would be reporting to Assistant Directors along with other staff. The Bookkeepers will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and claiming.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs responsible supervisory bookkeeping functions.
Monitor the fiscal operation of city, federal, state and private grant funded programs to ensure compliance and assist programs in more efficient/effective approaches to program administration.
Verify accounting data for accuracy and completeness.
Utilizes manual and automated office systems.
Collect, classified, evaluates, and analyzes financial data submitted by programs and prepares reports.
Review documents to ensure that necessary entries are made. Research the programmatic implications of proposed policies, including identifying the impact to, Personnel Services and Other Than Personnel Services budgets.
Utilize different accounting strategies to determine if revenue targets will be met and advises the Revenue Manager and Director of Grants Revenue & IC.
Collect and assembles data and prepares comprehensive reports to track revenue, expenditure, and operational activity by synthesizing multiple databases.
Verify accounting data for accuracy and completeness. Make recommendations to the program representatives for changes and corrections of errors.
Complete ad-hoc projects and assists with Annual Comptroller's exercises: Fiscal Year close & Single Audit.
Ensure full compliance with all Federal, State and City policies and procedures.
Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses; making recommendations to supervisory staff concerning provision of additional funding of existing or new programs
Assign work and schedules training. Resolves the more difficult workflow problems; adjusts work procedures and methods. Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures
In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may assume the duties of that position.
Why you should work for us:
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
BOOKKEEPER - 40526
Qualifications
(1) Completion of 30 semester credits 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 the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including 6 credits in accounting; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience; or
(3) A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for experience in "2" above on the basis that 15 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either 6 semester credits in accounting from an accredited college or 6 months of experience as described in "2" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience.
Additional Information
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.