Bookkeeper
CityOfNewYork
Posted: February 25, 2026
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Quick Summary
Bookkeeper in New York City is responsible for supervising 3 employees, managing lease invoices, and performing various administrative tasks.
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Job Description
- Supervise 3 employees in the Accounts Receivable Unit.
- Pre-audit and approve payments vouchers.
- Process and review all lease invoices.
- Back-up reviewer for Imprest Funds, Escrow and revenue accounts.
- Process collection transfer to other agencies.
- Process expense adjustments/journal vouchers.
- Assist with Revenue Budget Preparation (contact Divisions).
- Provide instructions and assist venders in activating PIP
- Process checks cancellations and replacements.
- Modifies CRSs in FMS.
- Perform other tasks as directed by Chief and Deputy Chief of Fiscal Group.
BOOKKEEPER - 40526
(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.
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.