Accountant (Part-Time)

About the role

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 NYPD 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. The Payroll Section processes payroll for all civilian and uniformed members of service and is seeking four part-time Accountants (Level I). Job ID: ACCOUNTANT - 40510.

Responsibilities

• Uniform and civilian payments for last days worked before permanent leave including retirements, resignations, transfers, dismissals and deaths.
• 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 members of service (MOS) including new or provisional appointments, reassignments and reinstatements.
• Mid-week salary change 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.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, with one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26
• Union benefits including dental and vision coverage
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Pension
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs: Deferred Compensation, IRA, flexible spending account
• Potential eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs

Pay

$31.94 – $43.40 per hour

Additional Information

• Employment verification: In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• 55-a Program: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.
• Residency requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles with two continuous years of service may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Confirm applicability with the agency representative at interview.