DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
NOTE: Must be an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree by June 2025.
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.
The Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion.
The Office of Financial Management is responsible for monitoring and controlling the agency’s finances. This includes the development and management of annual expense and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The division also includes the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Payments Unit, which is responsible for processing payment vouchers for 18-b attorneys and experts.
Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with different teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
– Develop and implement process automation for various projects using SharePoint and Power Platform (including Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Page, etc).
– Assist with our new project to re-engineer vendor invoice processes using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology.
– Help develop and create visualizations using Power BI for division managers.
– Assisting in the design, development, and implementation of reports and workflows based on business requirements.
– Document all processes, preparing technical documentation, and providing training and support to end-users.
– Supporting the AC office with other special projects as assigned.
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.
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.
The student will be asked to sign a Tax Secrecy agreement and should understand the rules that prevent nondisclosure of Department of Finance information.
Minimum Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June – August each year.
Preferred Skills
– Currently enrolled in a college or university and entering senior year. – Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. – Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Power Automate. – Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technologies quickly. – Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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.