Supervisor, Uniformed Personnel Transactions Unit

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 New York City Police Department 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 NYPD is seeking an Administrative Accountant to serve as Supervisor of the Uniformed Personnel Transactions Unit. The Unit is responsible for collaborating with the Candidate Assessment Division to ensure that all new Probationary Police Officers are correctly entered and accepted into NYCAPS for payroll processing. In addition, the Unit enters and audits the salary transactions for all uniformed members who are promoted, receive longevity or differential payments, and all related salary transactions. The Supervisor, Uniformed Personnel Transactions Unit's duties include, but will not be limited to, the following: Processing all types of financial changes due to night differential entitlements, collective bargaining increases, breaks in service, and longevity changes, among others. Conducts weekly audits through NYCAPS and CHRMS databases to verify step increases in payments and suffix changes. Fields and responds to a high volume of payroll-related inquiries via telephone calls and e-mails Collaborates with executives in the Compensation, Benefits and Leave Management Section to escalate issues and identify solutions Develops and modifies standard operating procedures for streamlining the entirety of the audit process, including modifying (or retiring) antiquated and unnecessary audits Works closely with staff in other Units to address any backlog of working chart changes Trains, mentors, develops, and supervises staff. Evaluates staff performance and makes recommendations for improvements, necessary training, and promotional opportunities. Additional Information 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 his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT (NON - 1000B Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work. 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 New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. 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. , $68,214.00 – $90,000.00