JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for an Accounts Payable (A/P) Assistant who is responsible to issue payments and to record vendor payments and review staff expense reimbursements. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bail Bond Forfeiture Statements Quarterly
• Provide payments for Expedited Records
• Process Court Reporter (CR) Payments in FMS system
• Enter CR and Concourse Payments in GP system
• Execute payments through NYC’s FMS central accounting system
• Issue paper checks using Microsoft GP accounting application
• Record payments in the GP system, including managing digital images of invoices
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff
• Accurately and promptly execute office payments
• Maintain ledgers, payment files, and other A/P records, both in digital and hardcopy format
• Assist A/P Assistants, when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree or a High School diploma/GED and two year's accounts payable or finance experience
• Strong math skills and data entry skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with commercial accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a discreet manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, and initiative.
• Excellent customer service skills Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/3FYjs or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 690133.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
 

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.