** This position is open to current city employees who are permanent in the Bookkeeper title or candidates who are reachable on the current list for exam 3117 **

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The NYPD Traffic Enforcement District Administration is a specialized unit within the New York City Police Department's Bureau of Transportation. It plays a crucial role in maintaining traffic flow, enforcing parking regulations, and ensuring road safety throughout the five boroughs. TEDA supports the smooth operation within traffic commands. These duties typically include managing schedules, handling communications, maintaining records, and providing general administrative support to staff and management.

The NYPD is seeking a qualified Bookkeeper Level 2 to support the administrative operations of the Traffic Enforcement District Administration. Their duties handle a range of financial and administrative tasks related to payroll and other financial matters. Bookkeepers may be Involved in tasks such as calculating differential pay for, processing repayments, and handling leave conversions. A key responsibility is processing payroll for personnel. In addition to payroll, bookkeepers may perform various administrative and accounting duties, such as data entry,
research, and correspondence.

WORK LOCATION:
164 W 36th Street, 4th Fl., New York, NY 10018

HOURS/ SHIFT:
MON-FRI 0800X1600

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 un-emancipated 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.


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.

BOOKKEEPER - 40526

(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.

Skill sets and abilities necessary for this position would be: - Knowledgeable in Excel and its coding - The balancing of our revolving checking account, proficiency in QuickBooks, and ability to take on and assist other fiscal unit members with general fiscal responsibilities - Exceptional organizational and analytical skills - Superior oral and written communication and negotiation skills - Strong desktop computer application knowledge and skills (MS Outlook, MS Work, Excel) and - Ability to manage a wide range of projects, simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

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.