Analyst

Analyst 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 budgets. The Office ensures 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. 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 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: Conduct desk audits on invoices, review and process payments, and advances. Provide fiscal technical assistance to contracted NYC Aging agencies. Prepare responses verbally and in writing regarding inquiries from contracted agencies and agency personnel officers to resolve problems related to invoices. Formulate and maintain contract ledgers according to established budget codes. Reconcile PASSPort contracts with NYC Financial Management System (FMS). Summarize and present weekly reports for Office of Financial Services management staff. Assist in other ad-hoc and special projects as assigned. 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, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following: (A) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or (B) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or (C) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or 2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education and/or experience may be substituted as follows: (A) two years of full-time satisfactory experience in financial or managerial accounting may be substituted for the one year of experience described in "1(A)" above; (B) undergraduate or graduate 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 by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in management, computer science, public administration, and/or business administration may be substituted for up to 9 semester credits in accounting, on a credit for credit basis. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above. 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 a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing. Preferred Skills - Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as excellent writing and oral communication skills. - Advanced skills in Excel such as the ability to use Pivot tables, V-look-ups and to create transparent spreadsheets. - Knowledge of the PassPort (NYC's Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal). - Knowledge of the HHS Accelerator Financial System and its CPR feature. - Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Takes initiative to identify ways in which processes can be improved. - Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail. - Excellent customer service skills with ability to problem-solved. - Strong analytical background that can use data to produce models, summary statistics and reports. - Comfortable with embracing technology to support and enhance operations. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr