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Bookkeeper

  1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Posted on: 08/08/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Patrol Services Bureau Civ & C

$47,386.00 – $62,874.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

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

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.

Chief of Patrol Fiscal Analysis Unit as a whole handles the OTPS Budget for all Patrol Services Bureau and the Overtime Budget for each patrol command citywide, the unit also handles procurements for City Council and Grant Funding. In addition, the unit handles contracts for car wash and tire repair contracts, and prisoner meal contracts for patrol commands Citywide. As well as the 460 Fund which funds Underage drinking, Marijuana Operations, Cash for Guns, and CIF Funding managed by the bookkeeper.

The Fiscal Analysis is seeking a qualified candidate for the position Bookkeeper II. The duties and responsibilities for the position are maintaining general books of accounts and bookkeeping the Chief of Patrol's revolving checking account for payment of PSB's confidential expenditures. Utilizing computerized financial systems for record keeping, as well as examining invoices, receiving reports, and vouchers, and expense reports. Assisting in the disbursement of funds to PSB subunits for operational expenses and assisting in NYC purchase documents. The bookkeepers' responsibilities are maintaining the Patrol Services' Bureau's Confidential Accounts and monitoring funding needs for the Cash for Guns Program, Underage Drinking/Fireworks Initiative, and PSB investigation Unit's Confidential expenses.

WORK LOCATION:
One Police Plaza

HOURS/ SHIFT:
Monday to Friday 0900-1700

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.


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

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.
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.
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

645186

Title code

40526

Civil service title

BOOKKEEPER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Bookkeeper

Posted until

2024-10-04

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

1 Police Plaza, N.Y.

  1. Finance, Accounting, & Procurement

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