Senior Fiscal Analyst

About the Office:
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

About the Role:
The Senior Fiscal Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring effective and efficient allocation of resources, helping to manage accounting processes and conducting financial analysis to support the agency's initiatives and programs. Under the supervision of the Fiscal Director, the Fiscal Analyst will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate, and timely processing of all invoices and performing core accounting and operations duties in alignment with NYC and MOCJ’s financial goals and objectives.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage various bookkeeping processes, including accruals, related journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Review and approve invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established budgets, contract terms, and New York City Comptroller’s directives; including, working closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
- Accurately input invoices into New York City’s Financial Management system and verify coding and availability of funds.
- Analyze financial data and produce relevant reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
- Assist internal auditors with review of detailed expense support for invoices selected for pre-invoice audits.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement improvements to streamline operations and strengthen internal controls.
- Stay informed about changes in accounting policies and regulations and making necessary adjustments to procedures and practices.
- Effectively communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

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1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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.