Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleAssociate Accountant - Item #07995

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $71847 to $90876 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 State Accounts & Systems,
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 Duties Description
• Supervise 4 Senior Accountants in the Global Investment unit, including oversight of all reconciliations and reporting.
o Assist Senior Accountants with the most difficult accounting tasks relating to the Global Investments.
o Ensure reconciliations are performed accurately and timely and that necessary communications/follow-up with business partners is documented.

• Ensure new accounts and terminated accounts are properly recorded.
o Ensure reconciliations are performed to the custodian bank reflecting liquidation of accounts and opening of new accounts.

• Assist Principal Accountant in the evaluation of internal controls for the unit and recommend improvements as necessary.
o Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements particularly where new technology is implemented or when special projects arise.

• Prepare year-end reports, quarterly or other reports as needed and monthly journal entries.
o Preform ongoing review of the procedures used for preparation of general ledger journal vouchers for Global investments, including preparation of work papers.
o Compile year-end work papers and reconciliations.
o Prepare other reports as requested.

• Liaison with auditors for questions related to the Global portfolio and provide requested audit documentation.
o Primary liaison for audit questions related to Global investments.
o Compile necessary documentation.
o Assist auditors in understanding foreign currency transactions, income and tax withholding for foreign investments.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with many business partners.
• Responsive, professional, able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to manage staff and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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

Contact Information

Name Janelle A Manzer

Telephone 5184741924

Fax

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 December 28, 2017. Please reference Item # 07995JM– GOER-INITIALS in the subject line of the email and in the cover letter when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.