MUST BE PERMANET IN THE CIVIL SERVICE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE TITLE OR IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY AS A CLERICAL ASSOCIATE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR CONTINED EMPLOYMENT.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self- sufficiency as quickly as possible.

The Office of Fiscal Operations is DSS/HRA/DHS’s primary payments and accounting office, and the core responsibilities are carried out through the operations of the Bureau of Accounts Payable, Revenue and Reimbursement, and Disbursement & Grant Accounting.

The Finance Office is requesting approval to fill one (1) Clerical Associate III vacancies in the Office of Fiscal Operations to function as a Check Control Clerk, who:

- Maintains responsibility for retrieving and viewing paid checks through the Finance Office Check Imaging System (FOCIS).

- Verifies accuracy and image quality in order to ensure that quality control standards are met and provide approval for those in conformance with prescribed standards.

- Distributes bank statements, paid listings, and reconciliation reports to the units within BORAC.

- Maintains monthly control logs of incoming mail received from banks.

- Receives and prepares files for shipment to BUSH Terminal Warehouse.

- Receives, opens, and sorts items received via inter-office mail, USPS or fax transmittal; and prepare daily activity reports and maintain logs and records.

- Responsible for the data entry of data deposits, payments and vouchers to vendors that render social services to our city’s population.

- Responds to inquiries from staff, management, vendors and to meet the operational goals of the program.

THE CORRECT SALARY RANGE: $39,763 to $45728

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9 to 5

Work Location: 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY

Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

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.