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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/19/21

Applications Due02/05/21

Vacancy ID84280

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Accountant, Accountant Trainee 1, Box ACS-2412/40161

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

Fiscal and Administrative Services Team

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Accountant.
55 b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55 b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55 b/c eligibility letter.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Job Titles list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for Senior Accountant, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also 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.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Senior Accountant: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also 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.
Section 70.4 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Accountant Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list for this title AND possess a bachelor’s degree AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) is seeking candidates for a Senior Accountant position in the Fiscal and Administrative Services Team. The incumbent of this position will serve as a fiscal liaison within the Department. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepare budget updates for ACCES programs including Adult Education, High School Equivalency, Proprietary School Supervision, Independent Living and Vocational Rehabilitation;
Work on matters pertaining to ACCES contracts, procurements, and payments;
Track and analyze spending from federal and State sources;
Review and approve contract payments, and assure they are in accordance with contract terms;
Audit, process, and track contract claims and vouchers;
Work on miscellaneous fiscal, budget, and administrative projects;
Prepare end-of-the-fiscal-period financial transactions to ensure that all federal and State funds are fully expended before the fund end dates;
Prepare documents and materials relevant to new contracts and contract amendments;
Assist with the review and preparation of required federal reporting; and
Provide technical assistance to ACCES staff and vendors on all aspects of contracting, claiming, and status updating.

Additional Comments Conditions of Employment:
This will be a permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
This position may be filled as a traineeship. The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Senior Accountant, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Accountant Trainee 1 starts at $45,455 and, for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,980, based on annual performance advances.

Application:
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 5, 2021 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2412/40161) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingApplication:
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 5, 2021 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2412/40161) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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