BOOKKEEPER

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Manage cashier window transactions, including processing payments and receipts. Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues. Maintain accurate financial records and assist with account reconciliations. Post and compile financial data for accounting purposes. Process cash receipts and perform bank reconciliations for daily deposit. Examine invoices and fee collection reports and verify accuracy against supporting financial records. Perform department timekeeping duties, maintaining accurate employee records and meeting deadlines. Additional Information 1. Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Bookkeeper to be considered. 2. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE. 3. Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 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 (NYCERS). NOTE: 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. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. BOOKKEEPER - 40526 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 2+ years bookkeeping, accounting, or cashier experience. Strong math, data entry, and organizational skills. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office suite. Working knowledge of the Oracle Financial System. Ability to work under stringent deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 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. 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