Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Accountant, Accountant Trainee 1, Accountant Trainee 2, (Four Positions)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63108 to $80248 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Accountant.
Eligible List Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Accountant Trainee 1 may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1, please visit PCO Select Titles - Accountant Trainee 1.
Eligible List Appointment to Senior Accountant: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Senior Accountant may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Senior Accountant, please visit PCO Select Titles - Senior Accountant.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND 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 AND 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 55 b/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.**
55b/c Appointment: These positions are eligible for 55b/c designation and are subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Chief Financial Officer is seeking candidates for four Senior Accountant positions in the Office of State Aid. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist in development of the financial data collection document in BOCES or the ST-3 and edits to ensure accuracy;
• Provide technical assistance to BOCES, school districts, the Legislature, the Division of Budget, or other State agencies and other interested parties regarding the collection and reporting of the district and BOCES financial data;
• Assist in the preparation of the required annual financial reports for the Federal government, as well as handling other special requests;
• Process and review supplementary financial reports including, but not limited to, leases, rentals, capital construction, and others;
• Support associate accountant in managing state aid webpages and draft material to provide support and guidance to districts and BOCES;
• Maintain a working knowledge of state aid financial systems, such as SAMS, PMIS, BUFI, EFRT, Excel, and Access;
• Review submitted financial data to ensure that the data is accurate and contact the districts to correct errors prior to its utilization in State Aid calculations and estimates; and
• Perform annual claim verification projects on a risk adjusted basis to review district data submissions and provide a deeper level of review.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be permanent appointments. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or work history will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.
These positions may be filled as traineeships. The starting salaries for these positions are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary 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 to advance to the full performance level title and salary.
• $47,925 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-13)
• $50,678 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-14)
• $63,108 (Full Performance level SG-18)
This position leads to a maximum salary of $80,248 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances.
APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by to OMSJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-552/04252, CFO-553/04253, CFO-554/04254, CFO-555/04255) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by to OMSJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-552/04252, CFO-553/04253, CFO-554/04254, CFO-555/04255) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.