Location: New York,NY, USA
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for two (2) Accounts Payable Invoice Assistants in its Procurement and Contract Management Unit (PCMU). In this role, the Accounts Payable Invoice Assistants will review the procurement team's invoices for accuracy and completeness and submit to the Fiscal Department for processing.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Collect invoices, obtain invoice approvals from end users, attach supporting documents such as receipts and requests.
* Audit invoice pricing and contract terms, confirm vendors are billing in accordance with awarded contracts/Purchase Orders.
* Audit prevailing wage invoices, verify billable hours, attendance sheets, Certified Payroll Reports and Comptroller's prevailing wage rates to ensure complete and accurate submission by vendor(s).
* Follow-up with procurement staff and vendors regarding discrepancies.
* Ensure invoice is complete and accurate for the Fiscal Department.
* Log invoices and payment information in internal databases.
* Reconcile vendor statements on a scheduled basis to ensure accounts are in good standing.
* Facilitate communication between Fiscal and PCMU on invoice matters.
* Perform other job-related duties as required for the Unit.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:
* Level 1 - High School Diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of experience.
* Level 2 - High School Diploma or equivalent with two (2) or more years of experience.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
* Experience with the New York City's Financial Management System (FMS), QuickBooks and Wisetrack preferred.
* Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills required.
* Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
* Ability to apply critical and strategic thinking.
* Must be extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly organized, resourceful, and reliable.
* Experience culling and analyzing large amounts of data from numerous sources.
* Must be a team player, work well with others and possess excellent communications skills.
* Ability to update and edit existing databases.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
How to Apply:
* Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
Hours/Shift:
* Weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Telework available two days per week.
Additional Information:
* Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
* Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position.
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.