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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/02/25

Applications Due07/17/25

Vacancy ID191504

NY HELPNo

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleAssociate Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 11 British American Blvd

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Duties Description The incumbent will support the Disaster Recovery Programs Finance section. The duties include, but not be limited to:

• Acts as liaison to the unit providing technical assistance on accounting issues, resolves contract, vendor responsibility and voucher processing questions.

• Assists with the review and evaluation of existing accounting or auditing methods and procedures; identify problem areas.

• Develop and conduct trainings on goals, process, and accounting practices for staff.

• Monitors and tracks related grants and contracts to include expenditures and disbursements.

• Performs reconciliations on a regular basis and disbursements to balance with Statewide Financial System (SFS); investigates discrepancies and resolves variances.

• Prepares or assigns journal voucher corrections as needed.

• Reviews or prepares draw-down on funds on federal grants.

• Prepares and reports on grants for use on federal and state agencies

• Assists with the preparation and information gathering of federal and state agency audits Office of Inspector General, FEMA, Office of State Comptroller and Division of Budget (OIG, FEMA, OSC and DOB).

• Assists with the development of policies and procedures for the unit.

• Prepares correspondence for federal, state and local partners.

• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.

• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

• Supports and staff active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and serve as a lead state recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters.

• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Note: Work schedule may vary based on operational need.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as an Associate Accountant and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered and should not respond to this posting. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/SB

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street 1220 Washington Ave

Bldg 7A, 5th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 191504 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.

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