BOOKKEEPER

Duties and Responsibilities

• Post cash receipts to accounts according to established account classifications.
• Process incoming payments and distribute accordingly to respective units.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with account reconciliations.
• Post and compile financial data for accounting purposes.
• Research billing information to ensure receipts are applied to accurate account.
• Prepare bank deposits for daily receipts and perform reconciliation of accounts.
• Maintain records of allocations, authorizations, and payments to ensure compliance with billing requirements.
• Aid with monthly account reconciliations and prepare journal entries as needed.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Bookkeeper to be considered.
• 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.
• 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 Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 2+ years bookkeeping, accounting, or cashier experience
• Strong math, data entry, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and the 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

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.