The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of an Associate Accountant, the incumbent must be able to perform the following essential functions: • Maintain a working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in the development, examination, review and analysis of financial and accounting records including the preparation of reports, statements and reconciliations. • Provide documentation and reports to assist with audit requests. • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize work based on various deadlines. • Address inquiries from Treasury, bank and agency personnel regarding various accounts. • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of unit policies and procedures. • Update and maintain various databases. • Oversight and problem resolution on production of checks and electronic payments. • Perform other related accounting activities and special projects as required. • Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance requirements
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS): For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Advanced placement in the traineeship is at the hiring agency’s discretion. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications below. Failure to provide proof that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in your application being disqualified. Please refer to the Note on Applying section for how to apply.Starting salaries based on trainee level: • Trainee 1, equated to SG-14: $53,764• Trainee 2, equated to SG-16: $59,994• Journey level, SG-18: $66,951• Accountant Trainee 1:A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.• Accountant Trainee 2:A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 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 A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND 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.Substitution for experience: a master’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation may substitute for one year of experience.• Senior Accountant: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 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 A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND 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.ORA master’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 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 A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF DEGREE: Please make sure proof of degree shows the following: 1. Your name2. School name3. Degree concentration/ major4. Degree was awarded 5. Date degree was awardedUS accredited schools: Provide your unofficial transcripts.Degrees earned from schools outside the United States: Provide an evaluation from one of the approved evaluators listed here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Advanced placement in the traineeship is at the hiring agency’s discretion. • Reachable score on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.OR• Current NYS employee eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. If there are special requirements for transfer, please provide your transcripts to show that you meet these requirements.OR• Eligible under the 55 b/c program, please include your letter of eligibility and transcripts with your application.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position is located at Treasury’s downtown office, located at 110 State Street in Albany, NY. Parking may be available at the Office of General Service’s peripheral parking lots.New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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