BOB- Senior Expense Analyst

Job Description

Civil Service Title- Accountant II

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OR BE REACHABLE ON THE UPCOMING EXAM #6000.
PROOF OF FILING WILL BE REQUIRED.


The Division of Bridges is seeking a seasoned professional to support its Expense Procurement and Contract Program. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner, this position will play a key role in managing and tracking the Division’s expense contracts, procurement activities, and associated budget processes.


Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Monitor the Division’s Expense Contract and Procurement programs.
Support critical budget activities, such as accrual clearance contract encumbrance, liquidation, fiscal year-end closeout, and rollovers.
Assist in identifying and securing funding for unforeseen or emergent needs, track OTPS budget and expense.
Ensure proper execution of funding requests, including preparation and submission of budget modifications.
Prepare requisitions, contract encumbrances and task order registrations
Prepare documents using agency and citywide systems FMS and PASSPort
Complete Financials, Budget allocations, and launch PO in PASSPort.
Research FMS, the M/WBE directory, NYC requirement contracts, and NYS preferred Source Vendors List to inform procurement decisions.
Develop and implement tools and processes for effective budget tracking, monitoring, and analysis.
Collaborate with internal DOT units such as Expense Budget, Grants Administration, ACCO, and Fiscal Affairs.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the efficient and appropriate use of Federal and State grant funds within the Expense Budget.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.


Preferred skills
Proficient in FMS2, FMS3, and Passport
Knowledge of the NYC budget process and OTPS tracking
Experience with purchase requisitions and invoice processing
Familiar with NYC procurement rules, M/WBE, and preferred vendors
Skilled in vendor coordination and internal collaboration
Strong in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
Experience with grant-funded budgets and compliance
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills


Work Location
55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041


Hours
8:00AM - 4:30PM


Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 772230. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 772230 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

ACCOUNTANT - 40510

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.

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.