Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/31/18
Applications Due: 08/15/18
Vacancy ID: 56598
Position Information
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleSenior Accountant
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type 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 10 Corporate Woods Drive
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12211
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list (if you are on the eligible list for this title you will automatically be canvassed for this position if your score is reachable for potential employment); OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Senior Accountant (G-18); OR 3) eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description The position of senior accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
• Preparing journal entries
• Reconciling accounts
• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly/year-end financial statements for the System and Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB)
• Processing account payables and receivables
• Assisting with the research and application of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and standards.
• Creating and updating accounting procedures
• Maintaining, improving, and documenting department processes and internal controls
• Direct supervision of paraprofessional staff
• Assisting with and supporting employee and member payroll functions
• Participating in cross-functional Finance Department projects
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications
• Professional accounting/audit experience in any of the following: public pension system, private pension system, insurance company or public accounting firm
• Experience in payroll processing and accounting
• Experience with the application of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and standards
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Interest in pursuing licensure, progress towards licensure, or current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and with the team
• Ability to self-manage workload
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Desire to learn and improve professional skills
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resource Department
Telephone 518-447-2906
Fax 518-447-2634
Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org
Address
Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12211
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position please complete our application. The link to the employment application is:
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