Accounting Assistant

DOS is hiring an Accounting Assistant in New York for the Income Tax Unit. The role scrutinises source documents, investigates charges, reconciles accounts, supports income tax compliance data transmission, audits transactions, approves disbursements and responds to staff and third-party queries.

Department: Income Tax Unit of the Payroll and Accounts Payable Section

• Review source documents for completeness, accuracy and validity of charges
• Investigate erroneous charges and take corrective accounting actions
• Reconcile suspense accounts and complex accounting transactions
• Assist with income tax compliance data transmission
• Audit payroll, education grants, final payments, tax returns and travel claims
• Respond to queries and prepare memoranda for offices and departments

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum seven years of experience in accounting, finance, budget, administrative services or related area, reduced for candidates with qualifying university degree
• Knowledge of accounting policies, financial regulations and rules
• English required

• Position located in Income Tax Unit, Payroll and Accounts Payable Section
• Reports to the Chief of Unit