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(INCUMBENTS ONLY) The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on "what works," staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism. The Payment Voucher Supervisor, under the direction of the Deputy Director of Vouchering & Payments is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the agency's payment voucher processing function. The position supervises staff responsible for reviewing, processing, and monitoring payment vouchers, invoices, and related payment documentation to ensure payments are accurate, properly authorized, and processed in accordance with NYC rules, policies, and procedures. Payment Voucher Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise, assign, review, and approve the work of payment voucher staff to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient processing of payment activities.
- Oversee the review and processing of invoices, payment vouchers, and supporting documentation to ensure payments are properly supported, authorized, accurate, and in compliance with applicable City fiscal and procurement requirements.
- Monitor outstanding, pending, and rejected payment vouchers and requests to ensure timely resolution and processing within established operational deadlines.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve payment discrepancies, rejected vouchers, exceptions, and other payment-processing issues, including escalated vendor and agency payment matters.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Budget, Program, and other agency units to resolve payment-related issues, obtain required information or approvals, and facilitate timely processing of payments.
- Monitor staff workload and assignments, redistribute work as necessary, and maintain adequate staffing coverage to meet operational requirements and deadlines.
- Train, guide, and provide technical assistance to staff regarding payment voucher processing, fiscal procedures, procurement requirements, and applicable City financial systems.
- Maintain accurate records, tracking logs, and reports concerning payment voucher activity, pending transactions, outstanding issues, and other payment-related operations.
- Monitor purchase orders and contracts, including outstanding encumbrances, registrations, balances, and related payment activity, and follow up on transactions requiring additional action.
- Monitor the welfare cash fund, personal expense fund, and petty cash fund to ensure transactions are properly documented, accounted for, and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Review bank statements and bank reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies or outstanding items requiring corrective action.
- Prepare and/or oversee financial closeouts and accruals and ensure required payment and fiscal information is submitted within established deadlines.
- Order, manage, monitor, and track OMNY card inventory and usage to ensure adequate inventory and appropriate accountability.
- Communicate potential problems, discrepancies, operational concerns, and the status of pending assignments to management and recommend appropriate corrective actions or solutions.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
ADM MANAGER-NON-MGRL FRM M1/M2
- 1002C Minimum Qualifications 1.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation for resources and the scheduling and assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or 2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1", "2" or "3" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1", "2" or "3" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years. Preferred Skills
- Experience conducting quality-control reviews, reconciliations, or internal audits of financial transactions.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, accruals, financial closeouts, and cash-fund administration.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
- Recommend and implement improvements to voucher-processing procedures, workflows, and controls to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Experience in fiscal, accounting, procurement, accounts payable, payment processing, or related financial operations.
- Experience with NYC FMS and PASSPort, including reviewing, processing, tracking, or monitoring of payment transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, investigate, and resolve payment discrepancies, exceptions, and other financial processing issues.
- Ability to supervise, train, and guide staff prioritize and distribute workloads monitor performance and ensure operational deadlines are met.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. 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/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information 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.