Accountant - Bank Reconciliation - New York City, NY : Job Details

Only current City employees serving in a permanent civil service title of Accountant, or Management Auditor are eligible to apply. Please clearly state your permanent civil service title on your resume and cover letter.

The New York City Comptroller's Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller's office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Accountancy is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the City's accounting and financial statements. It is also responsible for preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which provides transparency into the City of New York's financial health and integrity. In addition to promoting fiscal stability through the production of the ACFR, the Bureau of Accountancy ensures that the City's vendor database is accurate and up to date to allow for efficiency in the processing of payments for businesses and individuals who are in contract with the City, as well as claims, workers' compensation, labor law, line of duty, certificate of residency and all vendor payments in general. These efforts gain the public's trust and allow for continued assessment into the City's financial transactions to identity opportunities for improvement and engage with City agencies to ensure results.

Reporting directly to the Unit Chief of Treasury and CPSS Reconciliations within the Bank Reconciliation Division, the Bank Reconciliation Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing bank reconciliations for various New York City bank accounts.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

* Prepare bank account reconciliations and record related accounting transactions in the City's Financial Management System (FMS);

* Review bank reconciliations prepared by City Agencies;

* Collect, maintain, and follow up on reconciliations, accounting and banking records prepared by City Agencies;

* Research and resolve inquires from colleagues, banks, and agencies.

* Participate in various special projects, such as the year-end Agency Bank Account reconciliations collection and review, and schedule preparation for the Comptroller's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent civil service title of Accountant, or Management Auditor. Please clearly state your permanent civil service title on your resume and cover letter.

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

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, accounting and organizational skills including Microsoft Office Suite proficiency - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, as well as some exposure to financial statement analysis - Knowledge of the City's Financial Management System (FMS) preferred

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

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.

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.