City of New York
TASK FORCE: Accounting Services, Internal Audit, and Single Audit
UNIT: Accounting Services
JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst / Senior Analyst
CONTROL CODE: AIA-24-01
SUMMARY The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government’s chief financial agency. OMB’s staff of analysts and experts assemble and oversee the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.
The Accounting Services, Internal Audit, and Single Audit Task Force comprises the Accounting Services Unit, the Internal Audit Unit, and the Single Audit Unit. The Task Force is responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and applying accounting principles to the City budget, the oversight of the City’s Single Audit, as well as performing internal audits of OMB grant programs and administrative functions.
The Accounting Services Unit monitors changes to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and provides advice on its interpretation and application. In conjunction with the City’s Comptroller’s Office, the Unit staff coordinates the annual audits of the City’s financial statements and federal programs, which are conducted by an independent CPA firm. The Unit also negotiates grant overhead and fringe benefit reimbursement rates with the Federal Government, performs cost accounting and cost allocation work, and provides accounting and audit related advice to other City and City-related entities as requested.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Monitoring city agencies to develop their indirect cost rates and cost allocation plans.
Performing detailed reviews of calculations to ensure reasonability and accuracy of results.
Maintaining relationships with staff members at OMB and other City agencies, in particular the City agencies who perform cost allocation calculations, to facilitate the expeditious receipt and accuracy of information.
Knowledge of Federal grant cost principals and keeping abreast of any changes thereto.
Demonstrating and/or acquiring knowledge of Federal OMB’s Uniform Guidance.
Solving accounting related issues together with relevant personnel internally and with outside agencies.
Observing Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) meetings; conducting formal and informal communications with GASB Board members and staff; and maintain involvement with local and national professional organizations of accountants and government finance officials.
Perform ad hoc accounting research and tasks, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Analyst ($77,327+) : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of full‑time experience in accounting or auditing, or a Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or a Master’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of one year of full‑time experience.
Senior Analyst ($86,995) : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of full‑time experience in accounting or auditing, or a Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or a Master’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years of full‑time experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent technical accounting and auditing research skills.
Ability to write and speak effectively.
Ability to work independently and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks and then act on priorities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A CPA or CPA candidate is strongly preferred.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
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/.
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.
EEO STATEMENT The Office of Management and Budget and the City of New York are inclusive equal opportunity employers 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 or origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
This is a hybrid position with in‑person days located at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street.
BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088
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UNIT: Accounting Services
JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst / Senior Analyst
CONTROL CODE: AIA-24-01
SUMMARY The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government’s chief financial agency. OMB’s staff of analysts and experts assemble and oversee the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.
The Accounting Services, Internal Audit, and Single Audit Task Force comprises the Accounting Services Unit, the Internal Audit Unit, and the Single Audit Unit. The Task Force is responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and applying accounting principles to the City budget, the oversight of the City’s Single Audit, as well as performing internal audits of OMB grant programs and administrative functions.
The Accounting Services Unit monitors changes to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and provides advice on its interpretation and application. In conjunction with the City’s Comptroller’s Office, the Unit staff coordinates the annual audits of the City’s financial statements and federal programs, which are conducted by an independent CPA firm. The Unit also negotiates grant overhead and fringe benefit reimbursement rates with the Federal Government, performs cost accounting and cost allocation work, and provides accounting and audit related advice to other City and City-related entities as requested.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Monitoring city agencies to develop their indirect cost rates and cost allocation plans.
Performing detailed reviews of calculations to ensure reasonability and accuracy of results.
Maintaining relationships with staff members at OMB and other City agencies, in particular the City agencies who perform cost allocation calculations, to facilitate the expeditious receipt and accuracy of information.
Knowledge of Federal grant cost principals and keeping abreast of any changes thereto.
Demonstrating and/or acquiring knowledge of Federal OMB’s Uniform Guidance.
Solving accounting related issues together with relevant personnel internally and with outside agencies.
Observing Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) meetings; conducting formal and informal communications with GASB Board members and staff; and maintain involvement with local and national professional organizations of accountants and government finance officials.
Perform ad hoc accounting research and tasks, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Analyst ($77,327+) : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of full‑time experience in accounting or auditing, or a Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or a Master’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of one year of full‑time experience.
Senior Analyst ($86,995) : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of full‑time experience in accounting or auditing, or a Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or a Master’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years of full‑time experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent technical accounting and auditing research skills.
Ability to write and speak effectively.
Ability to work independently and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks and then act on priorities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A CPA or CPA candidate is strongly preferred.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
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/.
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.
EEO STATEMENT The Office of Management and Budget and the City of New York are inclusive equal opportunity employers 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 or origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
This is a hybrid position with in‑person days located at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street.
BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088
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