Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate Accountant (Open to current NYS Employees only), Box CFO-623/53113
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81705 to $103350 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Accountant.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-21 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Transfer candidates must possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee in an eligible title AND have 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate Accountant when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
NOTE: The Civil Service examination for this title has been announced and is scheduled for December 2, 2023. In order to be considered for a provisional appointment, you must have been eligible and taken the Associate Accountant examination. The deadline to apply for this examination was October 18, 2023. The Exam Announcement can found by visiting: https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/38-958.cfm?live=false
Duties Description The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking applicants to fill an Associate Accountant position in the Office of State Aid (OSA). OSA is responsible for the calculation, payment, audit, and projection of approximately $33 billion in State funds, which are distributed to school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) annually in support of public, elementary, and secondary education in New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate the update of the BOCES SA-111 (Annual Financial Statement Form) in conjunction with the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) and various internal NYSED units.
• Design and maintain the web-based State Aid Management System (SAMS) software program’s components responsible for the BOCES financial data.
• Utilize SAMS to conduct and manage the annual review of the 37 BOCES SA-111s and claim submissions or revisions.
• Respond to BOCES requests for additional information or guidance.
• Oversee SAMS data reporting for use in State Aid reporting, calculations, and payments for BOCES.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to BOCES representatives and administrators regarding best practices in BOCES reporting, State Aid requirements and claim submissions.
• Oversee the development and implementation of BOCES claim verification projects.
• Develop and distribute required financial summary reports and data sets used by BOCES, NYSED and other State agencies for the purposes of State and federal reporting.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and requests for analysis of financial data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training and informational material for BOCES to best navigate SAMS and related BOCES reporting.
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement to State Aid business processes, and assist in the re-engineering and enhancement of the SAMS system, and
• Supervise Senior Accountants and lower-level clerical staff, as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a contingent-permanent or temporary provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Provisional candidates must take or have taken the examination for Associate Accountant when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $103,350 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 29, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-623/53113) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 29, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-623/53113) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.