NYC Department of Finance ยท 1 month ago
Payment Analyst
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently. The Payment Analyst will perform various financial and accounting functions in compliance with policies and guidelines, including reviewing and processing payments, ensuring timely invoice payments, and managing accounting closing procedures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review and process payments to assigned accounts including expense and revenue payments
Ensure invoices are paid promptly and in adherence to 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 approvals (L3/5) to payment vouchers
Communicate, coordinate and resolve payment issues with vendors, DOF divisions and other stakeholders
Prepare journal vouchers and other technical accounting documents as needed in FMS
Responsible for Agency Out of Town Travel and FMS Security Officer
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license
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
Preferred
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
High proficiency in processing vouchers in FMS
Familiarity with the city procurement system Passport, invoice processing and browse contract
Knowledgeable of accounts payable functions in the City Financial Management Systems (FMS)
Strong organization and communication skills
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Finance
The Department of Finance offers you the opportunity to have a career that impacts millions of New Yorkers every day! There are approximately 1,800 professional, administrative and clerical members of our team who collect approximately $36 billion in revenue for the City, and value more than one million properties worth a total market value of more than $1 trillion.