Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
Accounting Assistant
$65,000 a year
Posted until September 29, 2026 · posted September 22, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
≈ $31.25 an hour · $2,500 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.25/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,491 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10.4 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,600 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Qualification Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Quoted word for word from the official posting. The label above is ours, read from this text; if they disagree, this text wins.
The work
What the job is.
About the New York City Police Pension Fund
The New York City Police Pension Fund (NYCPPF or the “Fund”) is dedicated to providing superior service to its 33,000 active members and 53,000 retired members of the New York City Police Department.
Read the rest, from the posting
We remain committed to providing courteous, professional service by providing customized attention throughout our lifelong partnership with the uniformed staff of the NYPD and their families.
We are looking for individuals with passion, dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation who are interested in adding to our dynamic and collaborative work environment. Visit the NYC PPF Website to learn more.
Job Description The Accounting unit is responsible for accounts payable, financial reporting and maintaining all financial related controls pertaining to the Fund, in compliance with governing accounting standards.
Under the direction of the Director of Accounting, this candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of investment statements, preparation of investment reports, performing analyses and assessing data quality. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare and reconcile monthly/annual financial reports;
- Perform all Accounts Payable related duties;
- Perform audit procedures to ensure all controls are in place;
- Perform difficult arithmetical computations;
- Monitor and manage cash balances available for investment; recommend investment of the Funds balances based on cash needs of the Pension Fund;
- Present financials reports and various other related projects to management;
- Enter journal entries into the accounting software;
- Participate in annual audit and follow-up with all audit requests;
- Investigate/Resolve any variances related to financial reports;
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures to improve unit workflow and efficiency;
- Work on special projects and other ad hoc projects as designated by Unit Supervisor and the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO).
- Work Location
- 233 Broadway, New York, NY 10279
- Shift
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
HOW TO APPLY Go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#: 801721
- Salary
- The hiring rate being offered for this position is $65,000.
The salary is non-negotiable.
Additional Information
NOTE: This is a full-time on-site position where you will be required to report to the office five (5) days a week for training purposes. After successfully completing training, you may be considered for telework.
A career with the New York City government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a City employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your City career very rewarding, including a Pension Plan with the New York City Employee’s Retirement System that offers health insurance benefits upon retirement.
Please speak with your Human Resources Representative to learn more.
Skills they'd like
- Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
- 12 semester credits from an accredited college in mathematics, statistics, accounting economics, finance, data analytics, project management, business administration, public administration and/or actuarial science;
- Strong computer skills, including fluency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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.
How to apply, from the posting
Go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#: 801721
- Salary
- The hiring rate being offered for this position is $65,000.
The salary is non-negotiable.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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