Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
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Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Duties Description The OTDA Bureau of Financial Services is seeking an Associate Accountant to work in a team environment within the Field Unit. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the oversight of Federal and State reimbursement claims submitted by local district social service agencies. Duties include:
• Reviewing district claims for appropriateness by analyzing the supporting documentation maintained by the local district and interacting with district staff as necessary. The claims review process is critical to monitor district compliance with claiming requirements for state and federal reimbursement. This activity is validated during the single audit process and is considered an essential function of the agency's oversight of federal grants. During the review, claims submitted for reimbursement are sampled and examined to check that proper procedures are being followed by district staff. Deficiencies in substance, process or compliance are reported, and often training opportunities are identified.
• Perform SNAP Management Evaluations and document observations. The SNAP management evaluation review process is required under the agency's USDA approved management evaluation plan and is essential in monitoring district compliance with reporting requirements for overpayment claims. During the review, reports submitted to USDA are sampled and examined to check that proper procedures are being followed by district staff. Similar to the claims review duty, deficiencies are reported, and potential training opportunities are identified.
• Supervision of one or more Accountant Trainees and/or Senior Accountants. This will include training staff on claims reviews, SNAP Management Evaluations and performing a full range of supervisory duties.
• Providing technical assistance to district staff and responding to their inquiries. The technical assistance and training duty is essential in assisting districts to utilize our agency's financial systems. On-site and/or WebEx sessions are conducted to train new district accounting staff and provide specialized training to veteran staff in accounting functions. The incumbent is also required to answer requests for assistance/guidance received daily through emails and phone calls. Due to the number of districts served, the continual turnover of district staff, on-going introduction of new regulations, initiatives, claims and system modifications, this function encompasses a wide range of activities. Additionally, the candidate will be required to become familiar with the Fiscal Reference Manual.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized. The candidate should be comfortable using Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, TEAMS, WebEx and other software needed to conduct claims reviews and support district staff in a remote or on-site environment.
Additional Comments Conditions of Employment:
A full-time permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQI+ individuals; women; disabled individuals; and military veterans.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #24100SNY" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
Interested candidates should send an email to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24100SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #24070SNY" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.