Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Capital View Office Park - Bureau of Financial Operations
52 Washington Street, South Building
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Duties Description This position will be responsible for preserving title XX funding and assisting with changes to enhance title iv-e funding. The Supervising Accountant will work in the Title IV-E/Local District Claiming unit and will oversee the local district claiming function as well as manage the title XX/title IV-B enhanced fiscal sub-recipient monitoring. In addition, the incumbent will assist with the agency’s Services Random Moment Survey (SRMS) Replacement system project to incorporate the federal Family First Prevention Services Act and act as a liaison between the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) to ensure the Fiscal Reference Manuals are updated accordingly to address any changes with the SRMS process, claiming and/or related reporting changes.
The position is responsible for the following actions:
• Review and evaluate State/Federal statutory and regulatory changes to identify impacts that will require changes to the financial systems (Services Random Moment Survey and Automated Claiming System).
• Ensure all required changes to claiming schedules are incorporated into the Automated Claiming System (ACS) to allow the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) to claim according to federal and state regulations
• Analyze process documentation to determine the resulting impact on fiscal policy and cost allocation and make recommendations accordingly.
• Utilize technical writing expertise to ensure accurate updating and creation of accounting and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversee the cooperative agreement review and approval process; provide guidance to LDSS on allowable services eligible for OCFS reimbursement.
• Assist with the changes to the SRMS to capture the administrative costs of the preventive services portion of FFPSA; update the fiscal reference manuals/claim forms accordingly.
• Manage directly or indirectly Associate Accountants, SG-23, and senior Accountants, SG-18, of the title IV-E/Local District Claiming Unit.
• Prepare correspondence to the Local Districts and other entities in response to issues or questions they have submitted for clarification or consideration.
• Participate in meetings and take steps to operationalize changes to BFO business practices.
• Identify other needed changes determined by monitoring federal and state programs, directives, budgets, federal pronouncements, and audit findings.
Additional Comments This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Welfare Management System (WMS), Benefits Issuance Control System (BICS), and State Financial System.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - AAC
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.