Accountant L-01

Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Director of the Leased Housing Adjustment, Revenue and Reconciliation Unit, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Accountant L-01 will be responsible for working on any Section 8 payments, related aspects and other projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Provide assistance in identifying the reason for missing payments to section 8 vendors as well as utility payments to section 8 tenants.
- Perform work in the preparation of payment breakdown sheet for NYCHA Executive adjustments to be completed.
- Ensure payments are being made to correct vendors.
- Perform complete check of keyed payments after cut-off date for any cancellations or corrections and submit such list to supervisor as necessary.
- Review a monthly HAP report received from I.T. to prevent any duplicate regular HAP payment made to the same vendor for the same period.
- Perform inquiries in Oracle to verify whether payments are reconciled or cancelled.
- Review QCU payment adjustments and work closely with the Vendor Change Unit on questions and corrections.
- Review Siebel Reports Check Tracking List for any returns
- Calculate accuracy of amounts with regards to current NYCHA share, any Lease Renewal or Recertification.
- Review for reinstatement of relevant tenants to ensure payment will be made in Siebel.
- Create the Siebel Transactions Closed Out Report as needed.
- Check the Oracle Receivables to Customer Balance Detailed Report for variances between Oracle and Siebel.
- Participate in special projects as required.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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