Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/07/18
Applications Due: 09/22/18
Vacancy ID: 58739
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
TitleAssociate Accountant
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address WA Harriman Campus
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12227
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for transfer or reachable on the appropriate Civil Service
eligible list.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Principal Accountant, the incumbent will apply professional knowledge and accounting principles to perform the following essential functions:
• Supervise Senior Accountants and other staff to ensure completion of assigned ORPTS accounting functions, including the preparation and maintenance of any journals, ledgers, reconciliations, and calculations necessary to determine the accurate distribution of funds. Ensure the integrity of financial transactions in accounting records;
• Participate in accounting tasks that require the knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in the development and analysis of financial and accounting records and preparation of related reports;
• Assist the Principal Accountant with the review and analysis of legislative changes, identifying the impact of legislative changes on existing accounting systems and procedures and propose methods of implementation;
• Supervise, and participate in, the timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, cost allocations, and administrative and overhead costs;
• Evaluate and make recommendation to revise and modify accounting procedures and methodologies, including the expanded use of computer hardware and software applications to enhance reporting capabilities;
• Oversee and act as a liaison with IT in the development, maintenance and ongoing enhancement of computer based accounting and financial reporting systems, including update and maintenance of procedures and documentation of workflow and computer code;
• Supervise and participate in the control and ongoing internal audit of the accounting systems and related processing systems to ensure the integrity of the systems: evaluate internal controls against goals and standards and make recommendations for systems or process changes to address identified deficiencies;
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers; and
• Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Rachel Bryce or Marian Agars
Telephone (518) 457-6956
Fax
Email Address Rachel.Bryce@tax.ny.gov
Address
Street W A Harriman Campus
Building 8A
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a letter of interest and resume.
If applicable, include your social security number to determine transfer eligibility.
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