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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/18/21

Applications Due06/16/21

Vacancy ID87110

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleSenior Accountant - 45551

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address CCH, Division of Nutrition, Child and Adult Care Food Program

800 N. Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Senior Accountant (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Senior Accountant (G18), Accountant Trainee 1 (NS), or Accountant Trainee 2 (NS).

If selected for interview, candidates in those titles with special additional requirements will be required to submit proof of possession of the required degree and course credits at the time of interview. (Courses such as business law, economics, statistics and most finance courses are NOT considered qualifying.) For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Public candidates:

Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list #50-001 with a score of 100 OR qualified 55B/C candidate in possession of a qualifying Bachelor’s or higher degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate would have experience with federal food programs, the Statewide Financial System, Excel and QuickBooks. The ability to analyze data, prioritize multiple assignments with excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.

Duties Description "The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded public health nutrition program which provides reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks served to children in family day care homes, day care centers, emergency shelters, afterschool programs and adults in day care.

The Senior Accountant will perform professional accounting and auditing tasks required by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal regulations and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) federal circulars and handbooks. The Senior Accountant will conduct desk and on-site program reviews and yearly budget reviews for participating CACFP agencies. The applicant will analyze financial information for potential new sponsors and existing sponsors to determine financial integrity, viability and compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities will include the interpretation of state and federal regulations, drafting correspondence and summarizing review findings based on those interpretations."

Additional Comments Candidates in some transfer eligible titles will also be required to possess a valid NYS Certified Public Accountant license, or a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing and/or taxation courses in order to qualify.

Transfer candidates may be asked to provide SSN and/or college transcripts to verify transfer eligibility

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

Name Human Resources Management Group - JB/SRACCT/45551

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JB/SRACCT/45551, included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JB/SRACCT/45551, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until June 16, 2021.

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