Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleAssociate Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be reachable on the Associate Accountant, SG-23, Civil Service eligible list OR must be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
70.1 Transfer:
Individual must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a grade 21 or higher.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Principal Accountant (SG-27), the Associate Accountant (SG-23) will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Assist in coordinating the work of the Redesign team with respect to the design, testing, and evaluation of the PeopleSoft solution for federal tax withholding and reporting purposes.
• Responsible for documenting the design, testing, and evaluation of the PeopleSoft solution for federal tax withholding and reporting purposes.
• Responsible for communicating with Accounting Bureau staff and the Redesign team to ensure that the daily federal tax liability is reconciled and reported accurately and timely.
• Actively participate as subject matter expert on behalf of Accounting Bureau for the Redesign project relative to any cases with a federal tax implication.
• Assume responsibilities for communicating with the Redesign team regarding citizenship business requirements and IRS form 1042-S “Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding” filing.
• Assists with oversight and coordination of the work of the Redesign team with respect to the design, testing, and evaluation of the journal entries produced from PeopleSoft.
• Responsible for documenting the design, testing, and evaluation of the PeopleSoft/Microsoft Dynamics interface.
• Assists in identifying and monitoring internal controls relating to the PeopleSoft journal entry interface to Microsoft Dynamics. Takes a lead role in making suggested revisions and improvements as appropriate to meet operational, administrative, or other business needs.
• Serve as the liaison between the Redesign team, Accounting Bureau, and Microsoft Dynamics vendor for the purpose of creating mutual understanding of how the PeopleSoft and Microsoft Dynamics interface will work and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the interface.
• Provides technical accounting expertise and represents the Accounting Bureau as subject matter expert for general ledger Redesign tasks.

Additional Comments DESIRES COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to meet rigorous deadlines, including financial reporting deadlines and audit related deadlines.
• Ability to process complex accounting transactions and prepared detailed reconciliations.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and provide support during busy business cycles.
• Ability work with multiple business partners, including staff from other Divisions, external investment funds and the custodian bank in a professional, timely manner.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Must be professional, timely, supportive, and resourceful. Must have excellent accounting skills and background in investment accounting.
• Ability to prepare and update complex excel workbooks.

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

Contact Information

Name Janelle A. Manzer

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than August 11, 2016. Please reference Item #08366JAM when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.