Bookkeeper

About the Company

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) works in partnership with New York City communities to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the public, reduce fear, and maintain order. Through its Neighborhood Policing approach, the Department focuses on building relationships with residents, addressing the causes of crime and disorder, and improving public safety through strategic innovation.

About the Role

The NYPD is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its Payroll Section, which processes payroll for civilian and uniformed members of the Department. This position focuses on maintaining accurate employee payroll records, processing new-hire information and pay adjustments, generating reports, and calculating Neighborhood Policing differentials.

The role is based at 1 Police Plaza in New York, NY, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule, flex time, and one remote workday per week. Candidates must be available to work overtime when required to meet deadlines or support projects. This position is open to permanent Bookkeepers.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard newly hired Police Officers in the NYCAPS system.
• Process working chart change adjustments for Uniformed Members of the Service.
• Generate CHRMS ad-hoc reports to verify that all new hires have been processed accurately.
• Calculate and process Neighborhood Policing differentials.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways:

• Completion of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including six credits in accounting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent approved by a State Department of Education or recognized accrediting organization, along with two years of satisfactory, full-time bookkeeping experience.
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to either of the above pathways. College education may substitute for bookkeeping experience at a rate of 15 semester credits for each year of required experience.

All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and either six semester credits in accounting from an accredited college or six months of qualifying bookkeeping experience.

Additional Qualifications for Assignment Level III

Candidates seeking placement at Assignment Level III must meet the minimum qualifications and have either at least one year of experience as a Bookkeeper (40526) or at least four years of satisfactory, full-time bookkeeping experience.

Work Schedule and Location

• Work Location: 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with flex time.
• Work Arrangement: One remote workday per week.
• Overtime: Must be available to work overtime as requested or needed based on deadlines and projects.

Salary and Benefits

The City of New York offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance coverage for employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension benefits.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and flexible spending accounts.

Employment Eligibility and Disability Accommodations

In accordance with federal law, all individuals hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who are eligible for the 55-a program may be considered for this position. Applicants seeking consideration under the program should indicate their interest in their cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of New York is committed to equal employment opportunity, workforce diversity, and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. The City does not discriminate based on legally protected status or characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.