Bookkeeper

DOT is seeking to hire an exceptional, highly motivated, detail-oriented candidate to serve as a Bookkeeper in Roadway Repair and Maintenance Administration. Under the direction of the Director of Administrative Services, the Bookkeeper will: prepare procurement documents using agency and citywide systems (FMS, DMSS/OCP, and PassPort); communicate with vendors to request required documents and review submitted documents for completion and compliance with procurement rules and regulations; prepare requisitions, contract encumbrances, and task order registrations; ensure all invoices received are accurate and paid in a timely manner; inspect deliveries, and prepare receiving reports; liaise with internal divisions to coordinate budget modifications, accruals, and rollovers; prepare and arrange conference travel packages and reimbursements; track OTPS budget and expenses; create Ad-Hoc reports as needed; assist the Director on special projects as requested.

Hours: 35 Hours/Week
Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #633439. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

(1) 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
(2) 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
(3) 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.

Strong organizational skills necessary and a working knowledge of Micro-Soft Word, Excel and Access preferred.

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.

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/.

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.

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.