Bookkeeper, Level II

Bookkeeper, Level II

Police Department

Full-time

Location: NYC-ALL BOROS

Department: Narc Manhattan North/Civ & Cad

$50,394.00 $66,865.00

Job Description

*THIS IS ONLY OPEN TO CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF BOOKKEEPER* If you have taken and passed Bookkeeper Exam 3117, please include your list number on your resume. The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. Narcotics Boro Manhattan North conducts investigations into violence and the sale of narcotics. Department funds are routinely issued throughout the course of these investigations in order to purchase narcotics and firearms as well as pay confidential informants aiding investigations. A bookkeeper assigned to a Narcotics Boro is responsible for maintaining the overall command's fiscal account which encompasses all Department funds issued to supervisors accounts. The position requires accounting for and documenting expense reports for funds spent during investigations. Detailed records of Department funds available, issued and expensed for are required to be kept. WORK LOCATION: 2768 Frederick Douglas Blvd HOURS/ SHIFT: Monday - Friday Modified 2nd or 3rd Platoon

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Completion of 30 semester credits 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 the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including 6 credits in accounting; or (2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience; or (3) A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for experience in "2" above on the basis that 15 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either 6 semester credits in accounting from an accredited college or 6 months of experience as described in "2" above. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Skills

Prospective candidates must have a strong skill set in mathematics in order to maintain ledgers for accounts. Hardcopy documents and Microsoft Excel are used on a daily basis to document the movement of funds.

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.