City of New York - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Bookkeeper, III position within the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is a critical role responsible for managing various payroll functions for both civilian and uniformed members of service. This position is specifically for current NYPD employees who are permanent Bookkeeper, Level III, and is part of the Payroll Section, which plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The NYPD's mission is to enhance the quality of life in New York City through community partnership, law enforcement, and maintaining order, and the Payroll Section supports this mission by ensuring that all personnel are compensated accurately and on time. The selected candidates will perform professional accounting work, with responsibilities divided between two positions. The first position focuses on processing death benefits, direct deposits, stop checks, and conducting payroll presentations for new hires. Additionally, this role involves managing electronic funds transfers (EFT), uniform allowances, W2 requests, and preparing bi-weekly pay reports. The second position is more focused on processing payments related to various types of leave, including childcare, sick leave, and military leave, as well as handling mid-week pay adjustments for civilian members of service. Both roles require a high level of detail orientation and proficiency in data entry, as well as the ability to research and print reports from various payroll management systems. The work environment is flexible, with the expectation of working Monday to Friday and the possibility of remote work one day a week. Candidates must be available for overtime as needed and should be willing to be cross-trained to support team efforts. The NYPD emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities under the 55-a program.