Position Information

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AgencyState, Department of

TitleAssociate Accountant, Salary Grade 23 - Vacancy ID# 199882

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 33%

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 99 Washington Ave.

Suite 1150

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Job Specifics

Duties Description DUTIES:
The Associate Accountant duties in Cemeteries will include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise Senior Accountants in Albany and New York City offices.
• Review work product prepared by Senior Accountants such as audit reports, recommendations to the Cemetery Board, and rate applications.
• Interview and train staff.
• Participate in field examinations involving larger cemeteries, complex issues, and allegations of misappropriation.
• Participate in reviewing cemetery annual reports.
• Work with Director and Assistant Director on special projects and initiatives geared toward improving the efficiency of audits, review of applications by cemeteries, and other financial functions of the Division.
• Work with cemeteries, local officials, and other Division staff to facilitate special meetings and attempt to avoids cemetery abandonment.
• Prepare policy and training materials.
• Present informational and training sessions on cemetery accounting and financial operations.
• Communicate with the public and cemetery officials concerning cemetery accounting matters, laws, and regulations.
• Review and analyze data from annual reports, audit cycles, delinquencies and deficits.

Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-21 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

55 B/C Appointment:
This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.

If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with cemeteries or accounting for not-for-profit corporations
• Experience in field audits or examinations
• Experience in public speaking and presentations
• Experience in supervision/management

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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

How to Apply

Name HR. Recruitment/DK

Telephone 5184742752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.