Analyst, Finance & Banking, Financial Analyst

In order to be considered for the position candidates must be a current City Employee and be serving permanently in the title of Accountant or have taken the most recent Accountant civil service exam and be reachable for appointment from the resulting list.

With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city.

The Office of Financial Services is responsible for administering the agency's operating and capital budget. The office ensures that funds are available for the procurement of goods and services, invoices are paid in a timely manner, and that all funds are spent on allowable services, with reasonable and auditable costs that reflect the agency's mission. The office reviews audited financial statements from providers and investigates areas of concern.

The office oversees the Budget, Payment Services, Claiming and Revenue Accounting, and Audit Departments.

NYC Aging Vendor Payment ensures that provider agencies, vendors, and clients are reimbursed for goods and services in a timely and accurate manner. The unit works to ensure the completion of timely payments on allowable expenses to contractors. The Vendor Payment Unit processes payments in the amount of $480m baseline and over $39 million in discretionary contracts annually. The ideal candidate for this position is a problem-solver who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service to a range of community-based discretionary service providers.

Through operating as a resource for providers, the candidate is expected to act as a subject expert on Vendor Payments standards.

The Office 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 Office 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:

* Perform desk audits of invoices, review and process payments, as well as Advances.

* Provide fiscal technical assistance to contracted agencies; respond both orally and in writing to inquiries from contracted agencies and agency personnel to resolve problems relating to invoicing.

* Prepare and maintain contract ledgers according to established budget codes, reconcile PASSPort contracts with City's Financial Management System (FMS).

* Summarize and present reports on a weekly basis for management.

* Assist in other ad hoc and special projects as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

* Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

- Excellent writing and oral communication skills preferred.

- Advanced skills in Excel such as the ability to use Pivot tables, V-look-ups and to create transparent spreadsheets.

- Knowledge of the Pass Port (NYC's Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal) a plus.

- Knowledge of the HHS Accelerator Financial System and its CPR feature a plus.

- Takes initiative to identify ways in which processes can be improved a plus.

- Prefer detail oriented organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

- Excellent customer service skills with ability to problem-solve preferred.

- Strong analytical background that can use data to produce models, summary statistics and reports preferred.

- Comfortable with embracing technology to support and enhance operations.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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