Payable Analyst

Job Description

NYCHA Accounts Payable Department is seeking to hire an accountant to support its Invoice Processing unit with increased volume from operations of NYCHA as well as Trust. Invoice Processing unit processes all invoices except the ones falling under Prevailing Wage unit.

- Review, audit and process invoices in PO Regular, Special and Contract queues and backup to PW PO queue
- Review, audit and process invoices in Pre-approved Special queue.
- Assist vendors and developments per Transformation plan implemented recently by explaining of departmental procedures to submit invoices correctly and processing PO receipts once
goods delivered or services rendered.
- Process, review, and audit CPD/A&CM invoices.
- Create header and matches invoices to purchase orders if needed by Prevailing Wage unit. Release PW hold for invoices in compliance to facilitate payments to vendors
- Use Oracle database, research all invoices' inquiries regarding Purchase order, Releases and all PO related issues for accuracy
- Respond to all internal and external vendor payment inquires.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.