New

Accountant

New York City Department of Transportation
$58,357.00 - $79,294.00
remote work
United States, New York, Queens
Jun 25, 2025
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Accountant, or reachable on the civil service, Exam #8050 or 4000, or be eligible under the 55a program. Please indicate your civil service status on your resume or cover letter. Job Description Parking Operations is seeking to hire a capable, confident and dedicated Accountant, Level I reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations Review. Operations' review is responsible for conducting operational assessments, evaluating the internal control structure and performing risks assessment of Parking Operations, Planning and Analysis (POPA) eight Groups. In addition, responsible for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all the Groups/Units within Parking Operations. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Accountant level 1 will be responsible for assisting the Deputy Director in conducting operational analysis of programs, functions, operations and management's systems and procedures within Traffic/Parking Operations, assist in evaluating systems of internal control to ensure that programs and objectives are accomplished effectively and efficiently, gathering and analyzing data and records, prepare work papers and reports on findings and recommendations, coordinating implementation of recommendations, monitoring computerized tracking system, performing difficult analytical computations, assist in updating planning document, developing testing and program review templates, documenting findings and observations, make recommendations, prepare draft reports and communicate results of review with management, assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manuals and perform testing of business processes, and assist in internal/external audit coordination; liaison between different work groups to schedule meetings, interviews and walkthroughs and obtain documentation; responsible for updating spreadsheets and preparing work flow diagrams of current Unit processes. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for documenting the interviews/walkthroughs in a memo, highly motivated with demonstrated excellent interpersonal, multitasking abilities and MS Suite proficiencies. The candidate will also assist Deputy Director in special projects and perform duties in temporary absence of the supervisor. POPA is a multi-tasked, revenue generating operation of the Department of Transportation. Revenue in the forms of coins, cash, credit cards, checks and pre-paid debit cards are generated annually in excess of $258 million. Additionally, the Bureau's assets; meters, permits, keys, vehicles, security related business products, database and inventory systems, personnel, equipment of value in excess of $90 million must be evaluated and protected against risk. Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd. LIC, NY 11101 Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs. / Shift TBD 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. To Apply In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Accountant, or 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. All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #:716852 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID #: 716852 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. ACCOUNTANT - 40510 Minimum Qualifications 1. 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; or 2. A 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 Internal audit experience, or performing operational reviews of business and operational processes, demonstrate technical proficiency in using MS Word, Visio, Power Point and Excel, detailed oriented, highly organized, self-motivated and possess strong analytical, organizational skills, communication and writing skills. 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.