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Bookkeeper

  1. NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on: 04/04/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Treasury Department

$70,000.00 – $74,406.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

New York City Housing Authority’s Treasury Department is seeking an experienced staff member with a strong background in Treasury operations, Cash Management, and Financial Analysis. Having 3-5 years of experience as a Cash Manager and having strong working experience in some or all of these areas is highly desirable. The selected candidate must have experience in cash management and banking systems and experience working with banks. The job description and responsibilities are as follows:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and submit the Final Cash Position Report each morning by ~10am, by funding source to ensure the availability of funds for payments and other NYCHA obligations.
- Monitor and project the daily flow of funds & daily cash needs for all bank accounts. Must coordinate Monthly Cash Forecast with Daily Cash Needs.
- Prepare, approve and release the daily Intra Agency Wire transfers on various banking systems.
- Proficiency with Cash Management Systems (see list of 6 banking systems below).
- Prepare, approve and release third party wire transfers requested by various departments.
- Responsible for making recurring electronic payments to other agencies on a timely basis: to OPA; NYCERS and IRS.
- Issuance of authorized Debit Cards to Residents.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare for more than 10 account activities summary reports.
- Check the daily Wire Register Reports and prepare for its summary reports.
- Prepare daily Reconciliation for the Net Change in Cash Position Reports.
- Work closely with bank personnel to resolve any issues regarding fund transfers.
- Assist with procurement of cash management services.
- Assist with implementation of new cash management services.
- Provide various account activity reports to other departments upon requests.
- Assist with policy change and making NYCHA’s cash management group more efficient.
- Respond to various departments inquiries related to bank activities.
- Research payments as needed.
- Participate in monthly cash forecast meeting.
- Presentation of cash management subject matters, as needed.

CROSS-TRAINING & BACKUP RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides Back up support to: Cash Management, Investments Division / Treasury Team Members
- Confirm wire activities
- Upload / release ACH (EFT) files
- Perform various duties as needs arise
- Serve as back up to the Deputy Director
- Investment Resolution Report

BANKING SYSTEMS:
- JPM Chase Access
- JPM Chase Smart Data
- Santander Treasury Link
- Signature Internet Banking
- Bank of America Visa Prepaid Administration Tool (PAT)
- Bloomberg Systems
- JPM Capital Markets

NOTE: Preference will be given to CIVIL SERVICE BRDIGE EXAM# 3971 takers.

Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees, employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if
applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: 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. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.


Minimum Qualifications

(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.


Preferred Skills

- 3+ years of experience in all or some of the following: Treasury, banking, cash management, and performance measurement, and financial analysis. - Strong communication skills - Ability to work in a Team environment - Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word - Microsoft Outlook - Certifications in Treasury or the Investments arena is desirable
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.

Job ID

628949

Title code

40526

Civil service title

BOOKKEEPER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Bookkeeper

Posted until

2024-04-06

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

03

Number of positions

1

Work location

Treasury Department

  1. Finance, Accounting, & Procurement

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