Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY, 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Accountant title, or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8050), or filed for DDC’s Promotional Exam #4500, or filed for the Open-Competitive Exam #4000 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

As the City's primary capital construction project manager, we build many of the civic facilities New Yorkers use every day. We provide communities with new or renovated structures such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, courthouses, senior centers and more. Our work doesn’t stop at buildings we also design and improve vital infrastructure.

Our staff delivers roadway, sewer and water main construction projects in all five boroughs. We provide sidewalks, street reconstruction, water mains, sewers, and pedestrian ramps quality infrastructure that is essential for a healthy, resilient city.

To accomplish all this work, DDC contracts with a number of consultant and contractors who submit approximately 4500 payment requests annually. DDC seeks a Senior Capital Payment Accountant to review and process these payment requisitions. To process these requisitions, the candidate will be expected to conduct mathematical computations and forensic research; review, audit and prepare payment vouchers; identify correct commodity and accounting lines; verify change orders and task order registrations (in FMS3); and adjust payment voucher(s) due to liens, claims and assignments. The candidate will use the DDC automated ledger system to record and track payments. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and run payment reports as needed and learn DDC’s applications for processing payments (PIMS, CPS and Benchmark). On an as needed basis the candidate will also provide mid-level approval of prepared vouchers by other staff.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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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.

Proficient in Excel and FMS3 (the City’s financial management system)

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.

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/.

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.