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AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitlePrincipal Accountant (VID 168837)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

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.

Duties Description • Review Financial Statements for issuance to Agency program units.
• Finalize billings for the various program units within the agency.
• Administer the credit card program for the Agency.
• Responsible for quarterly and annual reports to the State Comptroller’s Office.
• Review and Approve journal entries entered into SFS.
• Run reports from SFS.
• Administer the Crown Castle Contract on behalf of OGS.
• Coordinate the work of subordinate staff with other sections, departments, or outside intermediaries.
• Prepare and analyze financial and project reports to ensure that all reports are prepared in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• 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 Assistant Chief Accountant.
• This position requires the candidate to work well in a matrixed team structure and possess the ability to elicit report requirements from business units.
• Strong writing, logical and analytic skills, and expert communication skills are preferred.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities of the Accounting & Capital Assets Unit. Supervisory responsibilities include Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivables, Cashier’s Office, and Sole Custody Accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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

Name Human Resources/MH

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 detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.