Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitlePrincipal Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 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 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Job Specifics

Duties Description Within the Civil Recoveries Bureau, is the newly established Judgment Enforcement Team (JET). JET was established to handle large-dollar, complex, and high-profile judgment enforcement on behalf of all bureaus of the OAG. JET will employ expertise in CPLR Article 52 judgment enforcement methods, Debtor & Creditor Law issues, and fraudulent conveyance claims. It will also investigate and uncover hidden assets and initiate, or advise on, ancillary post-judgment litigation necessary to seize or disgorge monies held by judgment debtors, or their collaborators. Duties of the Principal Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Review and analyze financial information relating to investigations and litigation, with the end of uncovering hidden assets, fraudulent or preferential transfers, attempts by judgment debtors to avoid creditors, and determining the financial condition of judgment debtors.
• Advise and assist attorneys and other staff in investigations and legal proceedings brought by this office.
• Prepare memoranda, affidavits, spreadsheets, summaries, and other materials in support of office’s judgment enforcement efforts.
• Provide testimony or assist with court presentations at hearings or legal proceedings.
• Assist in development of training material on accounting issues relevant to investigation and enforcement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reachable on the Department of Civil Service Eligible list for Principal Accountant.
OR
Eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Judgment enforcement experience.

Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including alternative work schedules.

The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm (37.5 hours/week).
Scheduling determinations are dependent upon the needs of each Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone (518)776-2500

Fax (518)915-7754

Email Address hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your degree/transcript (if applicable) to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Be sure to include the Vacancy # and Title of the position in the subject heading of your email..

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.