Accountant, BERS

Position Type:

Administrative and Central Office

Office Title/Functional Title:

Accountant, BERS - 26201

Civil Service Title:

Accountant

Level:

L1

Division/Office:

Board of Education Retirement System

Borough:

Manhattan

Posting End Date:

11/19/2026

This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. Position is only open to current City employees with permanent NYC civil service status as Accountant or permanent in an equivalent title that is eligible for transfer under 6.1.9 to Accountant. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program.

Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Description

Amended Position Summary: Under supervision, performs various phases of work involving accounting in Fiscal Operations. Performs related work.

Reports to

Director of Fiscal Operations

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: BERS Section/Unit Managers and Supervisors. Interacts with retirees and members of BERS.

Responsibilities

• Within the Fiscal Operations Department of BERS, performs professional accounting work of moderate difficulty.
• Examines accounting records for data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with BERS Rules and Regulations, IRS rules, GASB pronouncements and Comptroller’s directives, prepare work papers and reports.
• Reconciles accounting records with BERS bank statements and data from Enterprise resource planning

System.

• Responds both verbally and in writing to inquiries from BERS personnel and external entities.
• Prepares accounting reports and schedules
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial report, State of New York Insurance report, and other reports requested by management.
• Participates in and reviews the analysis and interpretation of accounting data.
• Performs appropriate data entry functions based on related research within the department.
• Performs other accounting activities as directed by the Director of Fiscal Operations.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.

Plus

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.

Preferred

• Previous accounting experience.
• Available for appointment.

Salary: $67,110 - $75,000

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE

The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy.

For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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.