Payment Associate

Responsibilities

• Assist unit supervisor in resolving complex attorney/expert issues.
• Review and analyze problems presented by vendors and devise pertinent solutions.
• Resolve problems efficiently and promptly, contact vendors to inform them of their status.
• Review and process all attorney and expert vouchers and billing docs.
• Confirm court appearances to the case information in the OCA/UCMS computer database.
• Check hours claimed for each voucher's billing activities.
• Correspond with vendors and Criminal/Supreme/Family Court Judges and Jurists, and court staff via email, written correspondence, or telephone.
• Check vouchers against ACP Cases system for correct information, review calculation on vouchers and apportionment of percentage, and validate vouchers after review.
• Assist with user testing, in the new ACP case system.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

Required Skill – Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 20 words per minute.

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE – 10251

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

• Ability to work productively under pressure to meet productivity goals. Proficient computer and technical skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to learn new computer-based programs quickly. Show a high-level of responsibility around quality, detail, and accuracy. Excellent written and interpersonal skills.

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. 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.

Salary – $42,288.00 – $48,631.00