Overview
Occupational Category
Financial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade
Grade 14
Grade 16
Grade 18
Salary Range
From $52,198 to $82,656 Annually
From $52,198 to $82,656 Annually
Employment Type
Full Time
Appointment Type
Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Location
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Hours Per Week
37.5
Flextime Allowed
No
Mandatory Overtime
No
Compressed Workweek Allowed
No
Telecommuting Allowed
Yes
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under NY HELPS Program
- Accountant Trainee 1
Criteria A
- A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
OR
Criteria B
- A bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
- Accountant Trainee 2
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 AND:
Criteria A
- A master’s degree or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
OR
Criteria B
- One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Senior Accountant (Full Journey Level)
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 2 AND:
Criteria A
- Two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
Criteria B
- A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
- One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
Criteria C
- A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website.
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level grade 18 position.
Duties
- Assists higher-level accountants in the activities of an assigned accounting operation.
- Maintains manual or automated ledgers including books of account or general ledgers, the classification and recording of transactions, the maintenance of controls and the preparation of required accounting statements and reports.
- Verifies, classifies, and codes financial transactions for input following GAAP and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Performs and oversees record-keeping and required fiscal reporting for State and federally funded agency programs by interpreting guidelines, instructions, and monitoring schedules and reports.
- Assists in budget preparation by compiling necessary data.
- Monitors revenue collection to determine if revenue goals are being met.
- Recommends revisions and assists in the evaluation of accounting or auditing methods and procedures. Assists in determining if new or revised procedures are required.
- Updates or assists in updating systems and procedures and supporting schedules, forms and reports in response to changes in law.
- Designs or assists in the design of special accounting schedules, forms, and reports and recommends changes as needed.
- Provides advice and assistance to impacted State and local jurisdictions, and private sector concerning accounting matters. Advice is based on GAAP principles, theories, concepts, and practices, and relevant body of laws, rules, and regulations.
- Communicates verbally and in writing to explain program status, accounting system and procedures followed, and the implications of legislation on assigned accounting program.
- Provides advice and assistance to accounting personnel in other jurisdictions on applicable accounting regulations, methods, and procedures prescribed.
- Answers questions and resolves problems from program staff regarding financial or accounting requirements.
Desired Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to manage several activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
- Excellent analytical abilities.
- Understands the importance of attention to detail.
Cover Letter & Resume
Reference Item #149834-NY HELPS-Senior Accountant on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter, resume as there are educational requirements for this position.