Vacancy Details
Position Type: |
Administrative and Central Office |
Office Title/Functional Title: |
Implementation Accounts Specialist, Impartial Hearing Order - 22818 |
Civil Service Title: |
Accountant |
Level: |
L1 |
Division/Office: |
Office of the General Counsel |
Borough: |
Brooklyn |
Posting End Date: |
06/30/2025 |
This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. Position is only open to current NYC employees with permanent NYC civil service status as Accountant or current NYC employees who are permanent in an equivalent title that is eligible for transfer under 6.1.9 to Accountant or candidates who have taken the most recent Accountant civil service examination #4000. 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 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
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Preferred
Salary: $56,521 - $69,415 (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 |
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. |