ACCOUNTANT

Accountant – Level I (Job ID: 781825) To be considered for this position, a candidate must be serving as a permanent Accounting title within city agencies, or must have taken the open‑competitive exam #6000. Please indicate this 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 department strives to foster a safe and fair city through strategic deployment of resources, focusing on crime prevention and quality‑of‑life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Payroll Section is responsible for processing payroll for all civilian and uniformed members of the NYPD. This role requires professional accounting work and responsibilities include: Uniform and Civilian Payments for last days worked before Permanent Leave including retirements, resignations, transfers, dismissals and deceased. Uniform and Civilian Payments for last days worked before Temporary Leave including childcare, sick leaves, FMLA leave, military and suspension. Process payments as Supplemental Checks when necessary. Mid‑week pay adjustments for Civilian MOS including new or provisional appointments, reassignments and reinstatements. Mid‑week salary changes/pay adjustments for Civilian MOS including promotions, upgrades, maturations, title changes, demotions and salary adjustments. Review and adjust City Time records for Civilian MOS transitioning to or from Workers' Compensation leave. Research and print reports from PMS, RMDS, PI, City Time and CHRMS for all assigned duties. Process Anticipatory week request through City Time. Work Location: 1 Police Plaza, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10038. Hours/Shift: Flexible Monday‑Friday with remote work from home one day a week. Additional Information: Must be available to perform overtime as requested and/or needed based on deadlines and/or projects. In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and dependents, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent; or 24 semester credits in accounting including courses in advanced accounting and auditing. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, an individual must also have 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 Must be very detail oriented and proficient in data entry. Preferred applications: City Time, PMS (Payroll Management System), CHRMS (City Human Resources Management System), PI (Payroll Information), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access. 55‑a 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. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, certain city employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT