Finance Specialist

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TheFiscal ServicesDivision is responsible for developing, planning and monitoring the SCA’s operating budget,creatingand monitoringproject budgets for all projects,preparation ofyear-end financial reports and management ofbanking relationshipsas well asprocessingall payments.  Fiscal Servicesalsoprovides financial reports to OMB which are used to support City bond sales and submits project data to the State Education Department that allows NYC to receive building aid funding.

Job Description Summary

The Finance Specialist reports to the payroll supervisor and is responsible for performing tasks in the areas of payroll and timekeeping.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and process payroll/timekeeping records and changes such as salary changes, job changes, deduction changes, new hires and terminations;
• Performs calculation such as wage computation, overtime payment, other earnings and deductions;
• Prepares payroll reconciliation such as earnings, deductions and taxes;
• Prepares and distribute payroll reports to external organizations/agencies;
• Reconciles data discrepancies between internal and external payroll records;
• Monitor employee timesheets for timely and accurate submission and compliance with policy.
• Review internal financial systems, databases, and/or documents for accuracy and completeness of financial records and balances; Provides customer service to internal and external constituents;
• Reviews payroll and timekeeping documents prepared by junior team member;
• Perform audits and participate in special projects as needed;
• Assists in filing and archiving payroll documents

Weightedconsiderationforcandidateswiththefollowingbackground:

• Provenexperienceinapayrollpositionrequired
• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskills
• Strongorganizationalskills
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills
• Knowledgeoftaxandwagelaws
• StrongcomputerliteracyincludingproficiencyinMSOfficeapplications
• Abilitytoworkeffectivelywithminimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• BaccalaureateAccounting,Finance,orrelatedfield;plus
• FinanceSpecialist–A:Oneyearoffull-timeexperienceinpayrollandtimekeepingrelated area
• FinanceSpecialist–B:Twoyearsoffull-timeexperienceinaccounting,payroll, timekeeping, or budget related area;
• OR
• Asatisfactorycombinationofeducationandexperience.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary:

Level A:

AppointmentRate:$68,944.00

Incumbent Rate: $79,286.00

Level B:

AppointmentRate:$80,126.00

Incumbent Rate: $92,145.00

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.or step.

Education

Baccalaureate: Accounting, Finance or related field

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

One year of full time experience in accounting, payroll, timekeeping or budget related area; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription Drug Options

* Dental & Vision Coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees