Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56304 to $71980 Annually
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 transfer.
Duties Description Under the supervision of a Supervising Accountant, the incumbent of the Senior Accountant position in the Bureau of Financial Operations will be assigned to the Local District Claiming Unit. The employee will be responsible for the following duties:
Provide claiming and fiscal reporting technical assistance to 58 LDSSs and other State agencies, in accordance with the cost allocation plans established
Work with the LDSSs to ensure maximum federal and state reimbursement is provided for all OCFS services provided to eligible New York State citizens
Review and approve cooperative agreements for services provided to the LDSSs by other local governmental agencies
Review and evaluate state/federal regulations for changes that will require changes to the Services Random Moment Survey (SRMS) process
Review and comment on proposed federal and state legislation, regulations and releases for impact upon state and local policies and procedures
Determine the need for, and writing new, or updating existing department regulations and directives • Prepare correspondence to LDSSs and other entities in response to issues or questions they have submitted for clarification
Utilize technical writing expertise to ensure accurate updating and creation of accounting and fiscal policies and procedures
Review OCFS programs and services reference in the Fiscal Reference Manuals and update accordingly
Assist in federal and state audits/reviews and obtain any requested audit information
Participate in, and/or represent, the Bureau of Financial Operations in inter-agency meetings or with agency finance and budget personnel
Assist with special projects as assigned
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments Free Parking is available at the Rensselaer NY location.
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.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OCFS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OCFS is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of OCFS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. OCFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
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, EOA #19-208 JLR
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. 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.