Reporting and Technical Accountant

Temporary Job Request Number: CWP - 1527 - Reporting and Technical Accountant

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Reporting and Technical Accountant
NYPA Business Unit Business Services
Experience Level 2 (5-10 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Staff Augmentation
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 10/16/2026
Due Date 10/31/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider.
Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time.
NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days.
If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked.
Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain:

• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Visa work authorization, if applicable
• For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
• NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams.
• Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
• For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

Supports the preparation of key internal and external financial reports, including hands‐on preparation and review of NYPA's audited annual financial statements (Management Discussion and Analysis, Consolidated Statements of Net Position, Consolidated Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, notes to the financial statements, and required supplementary information). Ensures technical accuracy, compliance with applicable accounting standards, and timely delivery of reporting requirements. Serves as a technical accounting resource for GAAP and FERC matters.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on GAAP, GASB, and FERC requirements to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and quality control of the audited annual financial report and related disclosures.
• Research, assess, and implement new GAAP, GASB, and FERC accounting and reporting requirements relevant to NYPA.
• Evaluate and document the impact of new accounting pronouncements and regulatory changes on financial statements, disclosures, and reporting processes.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, GASB, and FERC accounting and reporting frameworks.
• Strong analytical and critical‐thinking skills with the ability to independently resolve complex accounting issues.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate technical guidance clearly to both financial and non‐financial stakeholders.

Education & Certifications

• CPA required.
• Minimum 7 years of financial accounting and reporting experience, including demonstrated experience with technical accounting and preparation of audited financial statements.