Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAccountant Aide / Accountant Aide Trainee (NY HELPS) - 45902

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade13

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

Salary RangeFrom $39534 to $63169 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Fiscal Management Group, Bureau of Accounts Management

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position will assist and report to a Senior or Associate Accountant in the Bureau's Accounts Payable Unit coordinating the processing of invoices and vouchers for all DOH program areas. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1. ensure vendor invoices are processed for payment timely and accurately utilizing SFS e-settlements module; 2. act as a liaision between the Department and other agencies; 3. responsible for monitoring a shared mailbox, communicating with DOH staff, Business Services Center staff and Office of State Comptroller staff, ensuring requested documentation is provided; 4. answer questions and provide assistance to staff with transaction processing and training; 5. monitor status of invoice inventory performing analysis on transaction status; 6. provide guidance to program staff on resolving transaction errors and outstanding invoices.

Minimum Qualifications Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 or 70.4 the Civil Service Law.

For 70.1 or 70.4 transfer to an Accountant Aide, salary grade (SG)-13, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-11 or above. SG-09 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-07 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.

Additional Requirements:
You must have six credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:

Accountant Aide:

Twelve semester credit hours of accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and either two years of gathering, preparing, and updating financial data, financial reports, and records; or reconciling data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation; or assisting accountants or auditors conducting financial and program audits by counting, verifying, and reconciling inventory and cash on hand, determining and verifying the accuracy and propriety of transactions, records, reports, and statements.

Accountant Aide Trainee 1 :

Six credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and either one year of experience gathering, preparing and updating financial data, financial reports, and records; or reconciling accounts and data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation; or assisting accountants or auditors conducting financial and program audits by counting, verifying, and reconciling inventory and cash on hand, determining and verifying the accuracy and propriety of transactions, records, reports, and statements.

Accountant Aide Trainee 2 :

Nine credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and either 18 months of experience gathering, preparing and updating financial data, financial reports, and records; or reconciling accounts and data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation; or assisting accountants or auditors conducting financial and program audits by counting, verifying, and reconciling inventory and cash on hand, determining and verifying the accuracy and propriety of transactions, records, reports, and statements.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience utilizing Statewide Financial System (SFS) Accounts Payable and e-Settlements modules preferred.

Additional Comments The tasks performed in this position require current computer skills (e.g. knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel) and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group - MVS/ACCTAIDE/45902

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 ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MVS/ACCTAIDE/45902 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MVS/ACCTAIDE/45902, 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.