Budget Analyst

Accountant PositionIn order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Accountant, or be reachable on Civil Service Exam #8050/4000, or be eligible under the 55a program. Please indicate your civil service status on your resume or cover letter. The Parking Operations Planning and Analysis (POPA) Division is charged with ensuring the most efficient use of the City's parking assets. The Division operates and manages off-street parking fields; parking garage facilities; planning, installation, maintenance, and collections of parking meters; manages a mobile payment parking app and parking permits issuance. The Finance group within POPA division is currently seeking an experienced and self-motivated budget analyst (Accountant Level 2) to support the fiscal unit in managing the OTPS expense budget and some capital projects, as well as fiscal related tasks. Under general supervision and with some latitude of independent judgement, the selected candidate's responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Prepare and analyze weekly OTPS and Encumbrance reports to realize requisition, PO & Contract status and alert management for major discrepancy found; and to optimize operation by properly allocating funds and prepare budget code modifications.Assist in completing monthly open encumbrance exercise by reviewing order and payment status from hundreds of encumbrance lines.Audit and prepare monthly payment request packages for certain contracts.Organize and compile monthly purchase and expenditure data for Meter, Garages and Credit Card Fee contracts.Assist in projecting and preparing funding for new needs during Financial Plans.Review and complete assigned PASSPORT financial tasks and follow through to furnish contract registration.Assist in procurement and payment compliance review for 7 POPA supporting units by adapting to internal policies and SOPs.Assist in addressing and responding to budget inquiries by researching contract details in FMS & PASSPort.Perform yearly close-out OTPS rollover and accrual exercises.Assist in drafting MWBE exemption memos, bid sheets, bid justifications.Initiate restricted item purchase request and follow through approval.Run various ad-hoc reports in FMS and prepare complex fiscal reports upon request.This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.Minimum Qualifications:A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; orA valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.Preferred Skills:Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.Solid experience in City Budget, OTPS funding, Capital funding, FMS, PASSPort, OCP.Good interpersonal and communication skills and abilities to work effectively and responsibly with internal and external parties for follow-ups and tasks completion.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 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.