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:
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
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.
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.