Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePrincipal Accountant - 00974

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Administration / Fiscal Management Group/ Bureau of Accounts Management

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Leading and supervising two (2) teams comprising of staff that collects, review, and approve issuance of new state travel, procurement, and non-Employee Travel cards based on established requirements.

• Ensuring compliance of cardholders with established rules by designing escalation process and enforcement tools that respond to the trends seen in analysis of collected data.

• Overseeing the collection, audit, and retention of supporting documentation packages for all procurement and Non-Employee Travel charges.

• Assisting units heads with resolving situations that have nuances or are not covered by existing rules. Coordinating with oversight agencies to propose new rules covering those areas for leadership's consideration and potential inclusion in Administrative Policies and Procedure Manuals.

• Providing training to and empowering staff to effectively and efficiently assist cardholders and travelers with timely reconciliation and guidance on issues they encounter while conducting state business.

• Promoting effective fiscal liaison relationship with OSC, BSC, SFS, and any other internal and external partners in relation to those areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Principal Accountant, Grade 27.

Permanent Transfer:
New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Principal Accountant under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience with state travel rules and credit card program management. Solid experience with the Statewide Financial System (SFS), especially with the procurement card and travel modules. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent independent decision-making. Supervisory experience and strong written communication skills strongly preferred.

Additional Comments Change management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills constitute good additions to the skill set needed for this position.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/PA/974

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/PA/974included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/PA/974, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.