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Unit Chief of Accounts Payable

  1. LAW DEPARTMENT
Posted on: 07/23/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Admin Services

$95,051.00 – $127,802.00

Job Description

Under general supervision, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, performs difficult and responsible work in accounting and auditing and/or supervises a clearly differentiated accounting unit or auditing group comprising a number of staff. The Unit Chief’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Supervise processing of stenographic services, e-discovery, IMEs, Investigators invoices among other categories. Supervise the processing of purchase orders and advise staff where necessary. Supervises the Incidental Litigation Expenses (ILE) matters including tracking and monitoring. Process contracts in Passport and FMS. Manage the quarterly reports of advertisements made by the agency. Participate in and review the processing of fiscal documents, financial statements,. Performs work using information available in various phases of the accounting systems and account relationships. Examine, analyze, reconcile, adjust and prepare reports and correspondence affecting various accounts. Participate in and reviews audit work paper and audit reports. Participate in and review the analysis and interpretation of accounting data, budgets, financial statements and reports. Interpret rules and regulations, methods and procedures for subordinates. Advise subordinates on procedures to be followed in unusual and exceptional cases. Assign work and evaluate the quantity and quality of work performed by the accounting staff. Reviews reports and completed assessments submitted by subordinates. In the temporary absence of supervisor, may perform duties of that position. Work on special projects as needed.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002A


Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.


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

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

719615

Title code

1002A

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST (

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Unit Chief of Accounts Payable

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

100 Church St., N.Y.

  1. Administration & Human Resources

Unit Chief of Accounts Payable

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