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Assistant Supervisor of the Accounts Payable Expense Unit

  1. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Posted on: 05/29/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Fiscal Affairs

$61,206.00 – $97,919.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

**IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ACCOUNTANT, OR CURRENTLY REACHABLE ON THE LIST
FOR ACCOUNTANT, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.**

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) strive to provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. (DOT) oversees one of the most complex urban transportation networks in the world. DOTs staff manages an annual operating budget of over 1 billion dollars, along with 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalk, and nearly 800 bridges and tunnels. DOTs staff also installs and maintains over one million street signs, 13,250 signalized intersections, over 315,000 streetlights, and over 350 million linear feet of markings. In support of these efforts, the Fiscal Affairs unit within DOT is responsible for all capital & expense payables, revenue collection and internal fiscal support. The Fiscal Affairs Unit is seeking an Assistant Supervisor of the Accounts Payable Expense Unit (AP Expense). Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of the AP Expense Unit, the Assistant Supervisor will help to guide the unit through the daily activities of Accounts Payable. The selected candidate will assist in mentoring the team of Accounts Payable, attend regular staff meetings, perform ad hoc projects when needed and train the Department of Transportation Fiscal officers. The Accounts Payable unit is responsible for reviewing, auditing, monitoring payments for errors and either approving them or returning the payment package to the preparer for necessary corrections and resubmission. Process vendor invoices for goods and services provided to the agency utilizing the Financial Management System (FMS3) on a timely basis and in accordance with agency's policies and procedures. Approves payment vouchers and implements payment voucher modifications in FMS3. Pre-audit voucher payments packages, ensuring that they contain all necessary documents and complete supporting documentation related to accruals. Review requirement contracts and contract specifications before approving payments to ensure conformity to the agency's requirements and Federal/State/City mandates.

WORK LOCATION: 55 Water Street, NY, NY

HOURS: 9 am - 5 pm

All resumes to be submitted electronically.
All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 619443
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Mayor's Office of Management and Budget Approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot


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

candidates interested in this very exciting and challenging position, must possess exceptional managerial skills having experience in a fast paced, large, complex organization. The candidate should demonstrate prior progressive management experience in finance - accounting field have excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to develop collaborative working relationships.
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.

Job ID

619443

Title code

40510

Civil service title

ACCOUNTANT

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Assistant Supervisor of the Accounts Payable Expense Unit

Posted until

2024-06-14

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

55 Water St Ny Ny

  1. Finance, Accounting, & Procurement

Assistant Supervisor of the Accounts Payable Expense Unit

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