Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 04/03/18
Applications Due: 04/18/18
Vacancy ID: 50173

Position Information

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleSenior Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 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 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list (if you are on the eligible list for this title you will automatically be canvassed for this position if your score is reachable for potential employment); OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Senior Accountant (G-18); OR 3) eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description IOD accountants are given the opportunity to work with the various asset classes (Public Equity, Fixed Income, Private Equity, and Real Estate). Over time, IOD accountants will rotate through the asset classes to gain exposure and subject matter expertise in order to provide support to all of the investment areas.
The duties of the Senior Accountant include, but are not limited to, the following investment support activities:
-Trade processing and accounting related to internally managed investment portfolios
-Coordinating and monitoring investment portfolio reconciliation, reporting and accounting for externally managed investment portfolios including public market portfolios, as well as real estate and alternative investments
-Cash processing and other activities requiring interaction with the custodial bank
-Operational compliance functions of a statutory and regulatory nature
-Oversight and accounting for the securities lending program.

Additional Comments -Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
-Excellent communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Ability to effectively work within a deadline driven environment
-Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers
-Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
-Analytical experience
-Investment related experience
-Experience interpreting GASB/FASB statements
-Experience reading/interpreting legal documents
-Certifications - CPA, CFA, other
-Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resource Department

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease use the attached link to apply.
http://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/1418