Bookkeeper, II

City of New York • New York City, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CANDIDATE MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE 'BOOKKEEPER' TITLE The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Bookkeeper checks expense reports submitted to fiscal for accuracy of content, appropriate signatures and extract pertinent information relating to cash and mathematical accuracy. Records are accurately maintained and reflect acceptable procedures in the General ledger and Supervisor Books. Confers with appropriate individuals in a timely manner. Keeps financial records and performs weekly consolidation reports and trial balance are completed in a timely fashion and submitted to the Investigative Support System.

Requirements

• CANDIDATE MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE 'BOOKKEEPER' TITLE
• Completion of 30 semester credits 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 the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including 6 credits in accounting; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for experience in "2" above on the basis that 15 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either 6 semester credits in accounting from an accredited college or 6 months of experience as described in "2" above.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory full-time bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Checks expense reports submitted to fiscal for accuracy of content, appropriate signatures and extract pertinent information relating to cash and mathematical accuracy.
• Records are accurately maintained and reflect acceptable procedures in the General ledger and Supervisor Books.
• Confers with appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
• Keeps financial records and performs weekly consolidation reports and trial balance are completed in a timely fashion and submitted to the Investigative Support System.

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree