City of New York
Overview
Join to apply for the Payroll Funding Bookkeeper role at City of New York. The NYC Financial Information Services Agency-Office Of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) seeks to hire a Bookkeeper Level 2 for the Payroll Funding, Certification And ACH Unit. The selected candidate will perform the tasks described below. Responsibilities
Calculate Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) escrow amounts for all payroll cycles and prepare schedules of payroll funding for EFT escrows, EFT Net Pay and negative escrows. Make daily bank deposits into multiple City bank accounts using Image Direct Deposit (IDD) devices; scan and distribute deposits to all relevant parties via email. Process cash receipts (CREs) in the Financial Management System (FMS). Scan and email the RMDS reports to the various entities/City agencies. Distribute payroll escrow checks to the internal units and/or City agencies. Refund Managerial Lump Sum (MLS) checks in the Payroll Information (Pi) system. Assist with check refund cancellations, direct deposit reversals, and negative one-time deductions for direct deposit credit returns. Respond to direct deposit inquiries via phone or email. Perform miscellaneous tasks of bookkeeping nature as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Directors. Preferred Skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills Experience with Pi, PMS, RMDS (Report Management and Distribution System) and CHRMS (City Human Resource Management System) Excellent mathematical skills or proficiency in Excel Must currently be a City employee who is permanent in the title of Bookkeeper or a comparable title Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including 6 credits in accounting; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent + two years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above. College education may be substituted for experience with 15 semester credits substituted per year of experience; candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and either 6 semester credits in accounting or 6 months of bookkeeping experience. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience. Additional Information
The position is open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55-a Program. Please indicate your interest for the 55-a Program at the top of your resume and cover letter. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF site. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City employees may be eligible to reside in certain counties; discuss with the agency at interview. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. Salary: $50,394.00 – $66,865.00 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Government Administration Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Day Shift Work Location: 5 Manhattan West, New York, NY
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Join to apply for the Payroll Funding Bookkeeper role at City of New York. The NYC Financial Information Services Agency-Office Of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) seeks to hire a Bookkeeper Level 2 for the Payroll Funding, Certification And ACH Unit. The selected candidate will perform the tasks described below. Responsibilities
Calculate Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) escrow amounts for all payroll cycles and prepare schedules of payroll funding for EFT escrows, EFT Net Pay and negative escrows. Make daily bank deposits into multiple City bank accounts using Image Direct Deposit (IDD) devices; scan and distribute deposits to all relevant parties via email. Process cash receipts (CREs) in the Financial Management System (FMS). Scan and email the RMDS reports to the various entities/City agencies. Distribute payroll escrow checks to the internal units and/or City agencies. Refund Managerial Lump Sum (MLS) checks in the Payroll Information (Pi) system. Assist with check refund cancellations, direct deposit reversals, and negative one-time deductions for direct deposit credit returns. Respond to direct deposit inquiries via phone or email. Perform miscellaneous tasks of bookkeeping nature as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Directors. Preferred Skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills Experience with Pi, PMS, RMDS (Report Management and Distribution System) and CHRMS (City Human Resource Management System) Excellent mathematical skills or proficiency in Excel Must currently be a City employee who is permanent in the title of Bookkeeper or a comparable title Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including 6 credits in accounting; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent + two years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above. College education may be substituted for experience with 15 semester credits substituted per year of experience; candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and either 6 semester credits in accounting or 6 months of bookkeeping experience. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience. Additional Information
The position is open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55-a Program. Please indicate your interest for the 55-a Program at the top of your resume and cover letter. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF site. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City employees may be eligible to reside in certain counties; discuss with the agency at interview. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. Salary: $50,394.00 – $66,865.00 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Government Administration Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Day Shift Work Location: 5 Manhattan West, New York, NY
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