Accounting Coordinator

Job DescriptionNote: Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Staff Analyst will be considered. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.The Bureau of Revenue Management’s prime responsibilities are billing, collecting, and revenue reporting; managing billing and revenue associated with FDNY’s Fire Prevention fees and inspections, and billing/payments from medical insurers and patients related to FDNY’s ambulance transports. The Bureau also manages billing & revenue related to various insurance companies for property damage claims, as well as for costs incurred by the agency for FDNY’s hazmat spill responses. The successful candidate will be responsible, but not limited to: assist with the coordination of the daily revenue intake received by the agency's Lockbox banks and from in-person payments related to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for inspection/permit/certificate fees; review vendor invoices for services provided related to FDNY’s fire prevention inspections to ensure accuracy and adherence with established rates and guidelines; assist with the preparation of the Bureau’s monthly revenue bank reconciliation reports to ensure accuracy prior to submission to senior managers for final distribution to the Office of Management and Budget, Comptroller’s Office, the Department of Finance and other oversight agencies; interact with the Department of Finance, the Comptroller’s Office and other oversight agencies to address questions and resolve issues related to fire inspections revenue; assist in the preparation of monthly project status reports and fiscal year-end closing reports, ensure compliance with all critical deadlines for rollover process; participating in operational financial auditing and accounting related projects, provide training and guidance to newly appointed staff members as needed; may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Unit's direct supervisor; ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations stipulated by FDNY and other oversight Local, State and Federal agencies; research and provide recommendations for improving operational efficiency; work on special projects as directed by the Bureau’s senior management. The position will have access to financial data including bank account information. As such, the individual requires a high degree of discretion and attention to detail.QualificationsA master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; orA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.Additional InformationThe 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.