The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services nationally and internationally, seeks a dynamic Accountant, LI/Payment Analyst to join its challenging, fast-paced Office of Fiscal Management /Bureau of the Controller in the Division of Finance located in Long Island City, Queens.

The Office of Fiscal Management has central responsibility and authority for financial management, resource maximization. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives. Finance values motivated, energetic individuals committed to achieving excellence in a public-sector environment and a desire to be part of a City agency that is revolutionizing public health and mental hygiene services. Finance positions require analytic, interpersonal communications and problem-solving skills. Opportunities for advancement exist both within the Bureau and throughout the Department.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a payment Analyst of Office of Fiscal Management, you will:

• Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Programmatic Fiscal Affair, be responsible for all payments and accounting activities for designated divisions of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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  Ensure that all payments are made in compliance with all applicable standards and directives from the City oversight entities including the New York City Comptroller, the Policy and Procurement Board and Financial Information Systems Agency as well as state, federal and non-governmental entities where necessary.

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  Prepare reports on expenses, and outstanding obligations, including ensuring timely, accurate and comprehensive information required for claiming various forms of state, federal and non-governmental reimbursement.

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  Working in collaboration with Procurement, Contracts, Budget Office, programs and other key constituents to improve operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a payment Analyst of Office of Fiscal Management, you will:

• Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Programmatic Fiscal Affair, be responsible for all payments and accounting activities for designated divisions of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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  Ensure that all payments are made in compliance with all applicable standards and directives from the City oversight entities including the New York City Comptroller, the Policy and Procurement Board and Financial Information Systems Agency as well as state, federal and non-governmental entities where necessary.

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  Prepare reports on expenses, and outstanding obligations, including ensuring timely, accurate and comprehensive information required for claiming various forms of state, federal and non-governmental reimbursement.

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  Working in collaboration with Procurement, Contracts, Budget Office, programs and other key constituents to improve operational efficiency.

We seek candidates with:

• Strong background in accounting is essential; public sector financial management experience (in particular City government experience).

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  Strong organization and communication skills.

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  Familiarity with accounting practices and DOHMH payment and accrual systems and an understanding of the City’s financial management systems and tools.

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  High degree of proficiency in Excel (power user), Word, and PowerPoint must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess good interpretive skills.

• Demonstrate initiative and good verbal skills. Must be able to tailor a presentation for its intended audience.
• Must be responsive; possess effective people skills; and have the ability to work with employees at all levels.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is potential for this position to transition to DOHMH and therefore candidates must meet DOHMH eligibility requirement including NYC residency.

TO APPLY

To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.