Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssociate Accountant, SG-23

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Accountant in the Office of Financial Management. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data to manage all aspects of the General Assessment billing process for the entities regulated under the Banking Law including development and calculation of the supervisory rate;
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data to manage all aspects of the General Assessment billing process for the virtual currency entities regulated under the Financial Services Law including development and calculation of the supervisory rate;
• Maintains the general ledger in QuickBooks for Banking and Virtual Currency ensuring all entries and financial records comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Oversees collection of assessments, fines, and fees imposed under the Banking and Financial Services Laws;
• Develops cost and billing structure for the Mortgage Loan Originators
• Monitors Accounts Receivable for banking and virtual currency entities, serving as a liaison with business units, following approved procedures for collections/write-offs and reporting issues to management;
• Processes late bills for Banking and Virtual Currency entities;
• Responds to banking and virtual currency companies’ inquiries by telephone and e-mail regarding bills, payments, and accounts receivable;
• Researches banking and virtual currency companies requests for refunds, credits, and adjustments;
• Serves as liaison with IT for system-related issues, managing them through to resolution;
• Supervises subordinate staff; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 38-958010.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website.

Please note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $86,681 - $109,650

Appointment Status: Permanent

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

How to Apply

Name Tyler Lebel

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address Recruitment@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than August 14, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box AA-05710) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Tyler Lebel
Box AA-05710
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: recruitment@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.