Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHomes and Community Renewal

TitleSupervising Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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 Albany

Street Address 38-40 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code10227

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications 70.1 or 52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent or contingent permanent service in an eligible title for transfer determined to be similar by Civil Service. For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title is transferrable.

Some titles may qualify for 52.6 transfer if you meet the special qualifications of: 24 credit hours in Accounting or Auditing.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above transfer qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the transfer qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.


PLEASE PROVIDE A CURRENT RESUME AND, IF NECESSARY, A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Duties Description Fiscal Compliance Staff are under the direct supervision of the AVP of Weatherization Services. Fiscal Staff consists of fiscal field representatives (senior accountants). Staff are assigned to HCR offices in Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, and New York. Additionally, overall Weatherization budgeting and accounting may also be under direct supervision of this role. The Supervising Accountant is the key staff person charged with ensuring Federal compliance for the Weatherization team which includes DHCR and HTFC staff, as well as oversight and monitoring of the Subgrantee network across the State.

Duties include but are not limited to:

A. Maintain and ensure Agency compliance with Federal and State Guidelines

1. Establish and maintain policies relative to external monitoring activity and direct the unit's technical and administrative functions.

2. Maintain and execute the annual Federal and State Weatherization monitoring plan consistent with statutory requirements, priorities of HCR and the mission of the unit.

3. Provide direction to the Senior staff including but not limited to AVP of Weatherization Services, VP of Sustainability and the SVP of the Office of Housing Preservation in matters from monitoring visits, budget planning, and accounting.

4. Develop functional procedures and reporting guidelines, including reconciliation procedures between transactions, including Subgrantee to Agency and Agency to Federal partners.

5. Assist in budget and report preparation by compiling necessary data.


B. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Fiscal Compliance unit that may include:

1. Supervise at least 9 accountant staff across three regions of NY.

2. Analyze, review, and approve accounting transactions.

3. Plan, oversee, and conduct the fiscal accounting and/or auditing of program operations, subgrantees and others governed by State laws and regulations.

4. Prepare written reports identifying and describing any improper practices with recommendations for improvement based on findings.

5. Advise on the preparation of agency budgets, spending plans, and grant applications for federal, State, and other funding streams.

6. Adjust spending plans to available resources, enforcing funding cutbacks, when necessary, and identifying and making recommendations for sources of additional funds.

7. Evaluate existing accounting methods and procedures and develops or recommends modifications.

8. Conduct reviews, testing, and desk audits of risk management mechanisms within unit.

9. Coordinate with Weatherization Contracting unit on budgeting and budget analysis.


C. Maintain and manage risk management plan for the Weatherization Services, which includes but is not limited to:

1. Assist in the development and design of testing for future risk management activities.

2. Recommend revisions and assists in the evaluation of accounting or auditing methods and procedures.

3. Update or assist in updating systems and procedures.

4. Design or assist in the design of special accounting schedules, forms, and reports and recommends changes as needed.

5. Communicate verbally and in writing to explain program status, accounting system and procedures followed, and the implications of legislation on assigned accounting program.

Additional Comments Please provide a current resume and a copy of your transcript, if necessary. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.


NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

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

Contact Information

Name HR

Telephone

Fax

Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov

Address

Street 38-40 State St.

Room 2N

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease provide a current resume and a copy of your transcript, if necessary. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.