Payroll Examiner, Bureau of Controller

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.

The candidate will perform professional accounting and payroll analysis functions to ensure employees are compensated accurately and in a timely manner.

• Analyze transactional information on payroll reports generated from changes processed in the Payroll Management System (PMS) in the Payroll Information system (Pi).
• Approve pay generated from retroactive salary adjustments due to changes processed from collective bargaining agreements and audits.
• Process over payment letters, communicate with employees regarding over payments and underpayments.
• Respond to inquiries from employees via Service Tickets and Payroll Hotline.
• Ensure payments to employees are correct by reviewing appropriate payroll reports and required payroll systems.
• Analyze leave without pay details on report.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and internal bureaus e.g., Human Resources and Oversight Agencies concerning payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Compute one-time payment for unused leave balance to separated employees, and legal settlements.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of PMS, Citywide Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), Payroll Information System (Pi), Reports Management Distribution System (RMDS), Financial Management System (FMS) and City Time.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
• 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.

• 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:
  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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Residency Requirement:
  New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County; discuss applicability with the agency at 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 sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.