Accountant

Job Description
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars and other types of equipment.

DSNY is seeking an experienced and talented candidate to join the Export Contract Management Unit. The Accountant will join a team currently performing duties in auditing vendor invoices and billing records. With great attention to detail, the ideal candidate will assist with reviewing and evaluating quantity and quality of work performed in the unit as set forth by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Accounting Principles (GAGAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Procurement Policy Board Rules on payments and revenues, and Comptroller’s Office Directives’ Compliance on internal controls.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing and auditing tracking and vendor daily reports
Reviewing, auditing and certifying vendor invoices
Prepare complex budgets, estimates and authorizations
Examine, analyze, reconcile and adjust reports and correspondence affecting vendor accounts
Review and audit documents, claims, invoices and billing statements for vendor contracts
Prepare fiscal reports and projections for the unit
Interpret complex contracts for auditing purposes
Assist in audit preparations
Serve as a liaison with other DSNY departments and borough offices
Utilize agency computer systems, Financial Management System (FMS), and PASSPort
Assist in supervising bookkeeping staff, reviewing and evaluating their work