Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleSenior Accountant/Accountant Trainee
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 Annually
Minimum Qualifications EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Senior Accountant (G-18); OR 3) eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the direction of the unit supervisor, the position of Senior Accountant will function as a professional accountant responsible for various functions supporting NYSTRS investment activities. IOD accountants are given the opportunity to work with the various asset classes (Public Equity, Fixed Income, Private Equity and Real Estate). Over time, IOD accountants will rotate through the asset classes to gain exposure and subject matter expertise in order to provide support to all of the investment areas.
*This position may be filled as an Accountant Trainee 1 (SG-14) which requires successful completion of a two-year traineeship in order to advance to the Senior Accountant (SG-18). The salary indicated on this posting is reflective of the Grade 18. Those hired at the trainee level will be paid at the salary for a Grade 14.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively work within a deadline driven environment
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
- Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
- Analytical experience
- Investment related experience
- Experience interpreting GASB/FASB statements
- Experience reading/interpreting legal documents
- Certifications - CPA, CFA, CIPM, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
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