Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleAccountant Trainee #1746

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $44327 to $56466 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications (Grade 14) - Either: 1) Reachable on a Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having a permanent competitive service as an Accountant Trainee 1; OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Duties Description Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Accountant, the incumbent will assist in maintaining the System's general ledger, supplemental schedules, and preparation of journal entries. Incumbent will also be responsible for the monthly and quarterly reconciliation of assigned accounts and will serve as back up support for other functions in the General Accounting Unit, including, but not limited to, Accounts Receivable system, troubleshooting and testing of the PeopleSoft accounting system. The incumbent will also cross train in General and Administrative Fund statement preparation and assist in updating and administration of department policies.

Additional Comments Preferred Skills/Expertise
-Familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards.
-Good analytical skills and a desire to learn.
-Excellent oral and written communications skills.
-Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PeopleSoft.
-Ability to work both independently and with the team.
-Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resource Department

Telephone

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference Vacancy #1746 in your reply.

To be considered for a position for which you are qualified, complete an application online. Our application may be found by visiting the NYSTRS homepage, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About Us and then Employment Opportunities. You will find a link to our employment application there. Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.

Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by e-mail to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org.