Check Replacement Associate - New York City, NY : Job Details

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) seeks to hire a Check Replacement Unit Associate to join the Check Replacement Unit (CRU). The unit is responsible for processing stop payments on paper payroll checks, submitting forged check requests for reimbursement, charging replacement check fees for Department of Education early encashed checks and replaces damaged paper checks.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform responsible analytical activities with some latitude for independent judgment. This associate will:

* Process agencies' requests to stop and replace lost and/or stolen payroll checks;

* Verify, correct and enter information by comparing citywide payroll system data, OPA proprietary system data and payroll bank account data;

* Respond to inquiries and other check replacement issues from employees, agency personnel, the NYC Office of the Comptroller and other external entities;

* Prepare financial and statistical reports as requested by the supervisor and the division director and;

* Perform special projects, as required.

Preferred Skills:

* Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills

* Ability to analyze data, prepare statistical and narrative reports

* Experience with the Payroll Information System (Pi), Payroll Management System (PMS), City Human Resource Management System (CHRMS) and the Financial Management System (FMS)

* Detailed and excellent organizational skills

* Must currently be a City employee who is permanent in the title of Principal Administrative Associate or a comparable title.

Additional Information:

O-147

To Apply:

Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 642337. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Hours/Shift

35 Hours Weekly/Day

Work Location:

5 Manhattan West, NY, NY 10001

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in 1 above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in 1 above;

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 , 2 , or 3 above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in 1 above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in 1 above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years.

Preferred Skills

* Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills - Ability to analyze data, prepare statistical and narrative reports - Experience with the Payroll Information System (Pi), Payroll Management System (PMS), City Human Resource Management System (CHRMS) and the Financial Management System (FMS) - Detailed and excellent organizational skills - Must currently be a City employee who is permanent in the title of Principal Administrative Associate or a comparable title

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

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.