Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleSenior Accountant (SG-18), Accountant Trainee 2 (SG-16), Accountant Trainee 1 (SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item# 08628

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reconcile and Maintain Employer Reporting Accounts
• Reconcile and maintain Employer Reporting Accounts.
• Process employer checks daily. Research any discrepancies between the checks and employers accounts.
• Review employer accounts monthly for missing reports.
• Maintain the employer credit worksheet and ensure it’s updated and current.
• Analyze Employer Reporting daily queries from PeopleSoft. Work closely with staff to correct errors and follow through to maintain data integrity.
• Reconcile Source Data details from HCM to items in FIN within PeopleSoft.
• Collaborate with State Payroll staff to reconcile/maintain weekly PAYSR reports against Retirement System data in PS to ensure all records received are accepted/processed.
Other Duties as Assigned
• Participate in educational opportunities and keep current with all Agency required training.
• Research the retirement systems’ procedures, laws, and policies as needed to resolve discrepancies with employer accounts.
• Respond to questions from other units within the Bureau in reference to employers/members.
• Cross-train when necessary to ensure coverage when other staff are absent.
• Draft and update any new polices/procedures for the bureau, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:

For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 1 you must have:

• A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
OR

• 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.

For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 2 you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 AND

•A master’s degree or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

OR

•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.

For appointment to the full journey level (Senior Accountant) you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 2 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 master's or higher 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.

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 you your current Civil Service titles is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career
Mobility GOT-IT website: NYS Position: Senior Accountant

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.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: NYS Position: Accountant Trainee 1

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 SG-18 position.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

The position may be filled at the Accountant Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($53,764), Accountant Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance Senior Accountant SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.

Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Senior Accountant SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.

Additional Comments Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to conduct oneself and communicate in a constructive, professional manner with all internal and external business partners, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare detailed account and transaction reconciliations for multiple accounts and accurately prepare complex reports.
• Ability to work competently with multiple web based and software systems.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of daily time constraints while maintaining the accuracy of the work performed.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team environment, providing backup and support to other staff.
• Ability to timely identify, research, communicate, and document any discrepancies or unusual circumstances.
• Candidate is preferred to have strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.

Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Takeitha Kelley

Telephone 5184741924

Fax (518)486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/senior-accountant-trainees/042551 . Reference item #08628-TBK on your cover letter for proper routing.

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access this job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Caitlyn Zautner
Email Address: ERS_Personnel@osc.ny.gov