Billing Coordinator

DOT is seeking (2) Billing Coordinators to support the implementation of outdoor dining in New York City as a member of the Open Restaurants team. NYC launched the groundbreaking Open Restaurant Program during the height of the COVID-19 emergency to expand outdoor dining options and help restaurants rebound in difficult economic times. The City is now working to turn the emergency program into a safe, accessible, attractive permanent program.
Under the direction of the Billing Supervisor of Open Restaurants, the Billing Coordinator will: perform outreach and billing resolutions to restaurant owners; assist with outreach to the public regarding the program; prepare all billing invoices and reports in regards to Open Restaurant outdoor dining set ups; maintain accurate financial and insurance records; track and follow up on unpaid invoices; log and deposit checks received; prepare periodic revenue reports; update new and renewal agreements in database; create ad-hoc reports as required; perform related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Strong, creative, and analytical problem-solving skills exceptional organizational skills excellent verbal and written communication skills proficient in Microsoft Office and experience working with the public and community organizations desired.

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.