Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleAccountant Aide, SG 13, Accountant Aide Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-11) Accountant Aide Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-09) (NYHELPS)

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 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 STATE STREET

800 N. PEARL ST

City ALBANY

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

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:
• For appointment to the Accountant Aide Trainee 1, SG-09, Six credit hours (see credit details below)**
• For appointment to the Accountant Aide Trainee 2, SG-11, Nine credit hours (see credit details below)**
• For appointment to the Accountant Aide, SG-13, you must have: Twelve semester credit hours (see credit details below)**

**Credit Details: credit hours must be in 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.

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 AND either:

• One year of experience gathering, preparing and updating financial data, financial reports, and records; OR
• One year of reconciling accounts and data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation; OR
• One year of 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, and completion of a two-year traineeship.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level grade 13 position.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Duties Description Updates and reviews financial data and records.
• Reviews accounting and auditing reports and records and verifies the accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation.
• Creates and modifies automated accounting records and systems.
• Records, reviews, and reconciles accounting and other system transactions and data.
• Creates spreadsheets to support accounting and auditing systems and activities.
• Determines and verifies the accuracy of transactions, records, reports, and statements.
• Assists audit teams by reconciling inventory and cash on hand.
• Maintains and updates expenditures report logs.
• Reconciles cash and bank accounts.
• Prepares and disseminates voucher payments, budget errors, and other financial reports from the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
• Processes refunds and wire transfers.

Compiles and prepares financial reports and records.
• Compiles accounting records and reviews entries and supporting documentation.
• Prepares correspondence about accounting and auditing transactions, statements, appropriations, and revenue.
• Prepares and verifies supporting documentation and work papers.
• Drafts segments of audit reports and correspondence.
• Assists in analyzing and evaluating financial reports, documents, and accounting procedures.

Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent written communication skills, with knowledge of rules for business writing, proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external business partners.
• Knowledge and proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage several activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Attentive to detail.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

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

Contact Information

Name Kathy Shellhamer

Telephone (518)474-1924

Fax (518)486-6723

Email Address JOBS@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/accountant-aide-trainees/082410, no later than February 28, 2025.

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