Accountant

Accountant

NYC Housing Authority

Location: Manhattan

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,357.00 – $79,294.00

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Research and analyze unbilled costs in Oracle Grant Module to source documents to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze and reconcile City Comptroller's registered contracts within City Financial Management System (FMS) to NYCHA's Oracle System.
• Prepare reimbursement packages based on Federal, State, City, and other entities funding guidelines and billing requirements.
• Monitor revenue and cost for NYCHA's Federal, State and City grants and subsidies by analyzing expenditures and agreements related to specific budgets.
• Prepare journal entries, reports, account analysis, investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries.
• Coordinate and work with the Financial Planning & Analysis, General Ledger Division and Administering Departments to verify and reconcile Grants.
• Act as a liaison and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely processing of reimbursement packages.
• Maintain accounts receivable files and perform account reconciliations for awards.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and gathering financial documents for various Depts.
• Participate in the annual external audit process by providing support to team members and other departments.

Additional Information:

• For NYCHA employees: employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System.
• The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Accountant title on 03/11/26. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
• IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL/TEMPORARY BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
• This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

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

1. Strong accounting and analytical skills. 2. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel and Office suite 3. Working knowledge of the Oracle Financial System 4. Account Receivables/Grants experience 5. Ability to work under stringent deadlines. 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.