Vacancy Details

Administrative and Central Office

Implementation Accounts Specialist, Impartial Hearing Order, L1 - 22818

Accountant

L1

Office of the General Counsel

This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. If you do not already have permanent NYC civil service status as Accountant, you will have to file to take the Civil Service Exam when it is offer. The filing period for the exam is 12/03/2025 - 12/23/2025. Information regarding NYC civil service exams can be found on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website. 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.

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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Accounts Management, the Implementation Accounts Specialist performs professional accounting work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for the Impartial Hearing Order Implementation Unit. The Implementation Accounts Specialist will respond to inquiries from parents, advocates, attorneys, schools, and service agencies to collect required documentation and information to establish funding parameters, and process payments pursuant to Impartial Hearing Orders. The Implementation Accounts Specialist will provide ongoing information and support to parents, families, and providers related to awards for services pursuant to the administrative hearing process. Performs related work.

Reports to: Director of Accounts Management

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Office of the Auditor General (OAG), Office of Legal Services (OLS), Impartial Hearing Office (IHO), Special Education Office (SEO), Committees on Special Education (CSE), Field Offices, Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT), Office of Student Enrollment (OSE), Office of Student Health (OSH), parents, special education advocates, attorneys, private schools, agencies, and community-based service providers.

Responsibilities

• Research supporting information and documentation to establish the parameters of pay orders arising from impartial hearing orders.
• Enter such data into New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) legacy systems on an efficient, detail-oriented and high-volume basis.
• Review audit work papers and audit reports.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Research cases to determine the status of outstanding claims and calculate amounts due.
• Maintain records regarding the implementation of administrative decisions.
• Coordinate the timely implementation of payments for services awarded pursuant to impartial hearing orders.
• Conduct professional outreach to parents, parent representatives or other stakeholders as necessary to ensure timely compliance with payment orders.
• Work closely with parents, parent advocates, attorneys, private schools and community-based service providers to effectively set up and maintain accounts for services awarded, including those pending settlement or appeal until the conclusion of the case or until the award is exhausted.

• Examine and analyze documents regarding payments for services awarded pursuant to impartial hearing orders.
• Liaise with other offices of the NYCPS and outside agencies regarding impartial hearing order payments.

• Contribute to the development of internal controls, systems and operating procedures to ensure timely and proper payment for impartial hearing ordered services.
• Process tuition payments in accordance with impartial hearing orders and supporting documentation as necessary.
• Track data relating to payment orders and review data reports as necessary.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

1. 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
2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.

Preferred

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of COGNOS.
• Knowledge of FAMIS.

• Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Excellent investigative and research skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to make effective telephone and email assessments.

Salary: 

$58,358 (New Hire Rate)

$ 67,110 - 71,610 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service) 

(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.

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.