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City of New York · 2 months ago

Analyst - Accounting Services

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The City of New York is the chief financial agency responsible for overseeing the Mayor's budget. They are seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst in the Accounting Services Unit to perform cost accounting activities, monitor city agencies, and maintain relationships to ensure accurate financial information and compliance with accounting principles.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Accounting principlesAuditing experienceCost accountingFederal grant knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsEffective communication

Required

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position

Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in accounting or auditing, or an awarded Master's degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or 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 Master's degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years of full-time experience

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 task and then act on priorities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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