Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleSenior Accountant/Senior Accountant Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Commission for the Blind

52 Washington Street, South Building

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor’s degree or higher with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

Senior Accountant: Candidates must have:
1. A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
2. A bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
3. A masters or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 1 year of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
4. A currently valid Certified Public Accountant License and registration issued by New York State.

All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply.

Please note, candidates in a transferable title may also require the additional qualification of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation. Transcripts will be required for appointment

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Duties Description The Senior Accountant, under the general direction of Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) management, may be assigned various duties assisting in the activities of an accounting operation. These duties may include:

• Maintenance of a manual or automated ledger operation including books of account or general ledgers, the classification and recording of transactions, the maintenance of controls and the preparation of required accounting statements and reports by providing instructions, reviewing operations and providing advice and assistance as required.
• Verifying, classifying and coding financial transactions for computer input following accepted accounting practices and subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Record-keeping and required fiscal reporting for federally funded or agency programs by interpreting guidelines, instructions, monitoring schedules and reports and providing advice and assistance.
• Assisting in budget preparation by developing historical data including the determination and analysis of past cost factors.
• Conducting Period of Performance of Analysis on a quarterly basis.
• Analyzing financial expenditures for coding issues.
• Assisting District Managers with Fiscal Concerns.
• Assisting with testing for new case management system.
• Preparing data needed for financial reports.
• Assisting with creation of internal control documents.
• Assisting with internal and external audit requests.
• Working collaboratively with the Bureau of Budget, Finance, and Contracts on financial matters.
• Working on Special Assignments as needed.

Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Free parking is available at the Rensselaer location.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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

Contact Information

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - AAC

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.