IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE A PERMANENT CLERICAL ASSOCIATE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE EXAM NO. 3120 MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU HAVE A PERMANENT CLERICAL ASSOCIATE OR PROVIDE YOUR LIST NO. ON EXAM NO. 3120.
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
DOF’s Tax Audit and Enforcement Division is charged with the audit of all business and excise taxes administered by New York City. The division conducts audits related to corporate, personal, sales, and use taxes. City tax auditors conduct audits of selected audit candidates with a goal of determining the appropriate tax liability of each taxpayer and applying NYC rules and laws in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures.
The Deputy Commissioner of Tax Audit and Enforcement have an excellent opportunity available for well-organized and resourceful individuals, to serve as Operations Support for the Office of Tax Audit, Non-Field Unit. Reporting to the Supervisor of Administrative Support, the selected candidates’ duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Assist supervisor with day-to-day operations.
- Handle or redirect in-person and telephone inquiries to appropriate units.
- Maintain correspondence tracking system to ensure that all written inquiries are responded to timely.
- Prepare, distribute, and file memos, correspondence and reports.
- Utilize Microsoft Office, Word and Excel to prepare documents and correspondence.
- Photocopy and fax documents and maintain the filing system.
- Sort, distribute and track mail.
- Perform other administrative duties, such as assisting with handling and distributing office supplies, and ensure printers and copier stations have necessary materials.
- May serve as the backup receptionist to cover the reception areas.
Additional Information:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
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The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
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