Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitlePrincipal Accountant - VID 208015

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 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 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Job Specifics

Duties Description Daily Supervision of the Accounting Unit & Capital Assets Unit. Position tasks include (but are not limited to):
Accounting Unit:
• Financial Reporting - Review Financial Statements completed by accountant prior to issuance to internal program units; Prepare and analyze financial and project reports to ensure that all reports are prepared in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Accounts Receivables - Finalize billings for the various program units within the agency; Administer the Crown Castle Contract on behalf of OGS for antennae usage.
• Cashier’s Office – Oversee the cashier’s office, currently operated by an accountant aide.
• Sole Custody Accounts – Work with the Assistant Chief Accountant and OSC as tasks relate to the Sole Custody Accounts held by OGS.
• Review of Reports for Submittal to OSC - Responsible for quarterly and annual reports to the State Comptroller’s Office.
• Statewide Financial System - Review and Approve journal entries entered into SFS; Run reports from SFS.
• Credit Cards - Administer the credit card program for the Agency.

Capital Assets:
• Site visit Review – Upon completion of site visit of accountants, review the findings memo prior to submittal to the respective agency.
• Outreach – Required when non-compliance with reporting requirements is determined by the accountants and escalated internally.
• Year-end Reporting – Review the year-end reporting prior to submittal to OSC.

Other Tasks:
• Coordinate the work of subordinate staff with other sections, departments, or outside intermediaries.
• Provide guidance to management on programmatic issues and constraints, presenting creative solutions.
• Oversee the development of policies, standards, and procedures governing maintenance, review, and supervision of projects.
• Other assignments deemed necessary by the Chief Accountant or Finance leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong SFS skills – not just the ability to run reports
• Substantial supervisory experience – track record of building and maintaining dynamic teams in complex organizations
• Substantial experience preparing, analyzing, and utilizing financial reports (both GAAP prepared, and cash based)
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and demonstrated experience of incorporating GASB revisions/new rules, etc.
• Experience as lead POC for different audits, financial and regulatory
• Understanding of internal controls from a development and practitioner perspective
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior and executive divisional leadership

Notes:
Telecommuting can be offered after six months of successful transition into the position.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 25/M-1 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing and/or taxation courses.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/KB

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.