Administrative Claim Examiner

New York City Department of Transportation
$66,067.00 - $195,261.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2025
DOT's Office of Cityscape & Franchises (the "Office") manages private use of the public right-of-way, including several revenue-generating programs: the Coordinated Street Furniture Franchise; Franchises, Concessions, and Consents; Bike Share and Shared Mobility, and Open Restaurants. In a typical year, the Office generates close to $130 million in revenues. This unit is seeking an accountant to perform the financial aspects of the Office. One key responsibility of the appointed candidate is to assist the unit's Finance Manager on analyzing and determining the financial position for Bike Share, Street Furniture, Franchises, Concessions, Revocable Consents, and the Division of Legal Affairs (the "Division") as a whole. The candidate will be expected to: -Audit all agreements for compliance between companies doing business with the City. -Monitor JCDecaux's financial payments to the City which are currently exceeding $60m per year; -Able to read certified financial statements and express an opinion on the state of a company's profit and loss; -Assist in the preparation of the PEG (Program to Eliminate the Gap) proposals for the Division during the City's annual budget process and submit those proposals to DOT's budget office four times a year; -Provide financial assistance and ad-hoc reports to the unit's Finance Manager and or Associate Deputy Commissioner (A/D/C) as needed; -Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations with the City's Comptroller Office; -Have an understanding of the operations and calculations that are involved when and if there are public subsidies; Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience investigating and settling liability claims, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing the investigation and settlement of liability claims or related work; 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills Strong financial management, analysis, audit, evaluation, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Word, Access, Excel, FMS3. Familiarity with the City's budgeting process is a plus. Ability to review and interpret certified financial statements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information 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.