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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/20/15

Applications Due03/02/15

Vacancy ID19135

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitlePrincipal Clerk

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44135 to $53606 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? No

County Albany

Street Address 800 North Pearl Street or 50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12205

Minimum Qualifications Employees who have permanent status in the posted title and are interested in reassignment, OR employees who meet the qualifications stated below are encouraged to respond to this posting.

70.1 Transfer
One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a clerical, secretarial or paraprofessional title at salary grade 12 or above and meet transfer eligibility requirements.

A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer to Principal Clerk is available for review in the Division of Human Resources Management.

Duties Description The incumbent will be assigned to the Business Services Center (BSC) Finance Unit and will be responsible for processing transactions in one of the following service lines: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel, Purchasing, or Credit Card Administration.
• Supervise clerical staff, lead daily “huddles” for team members and assign work as appropriate.
• Approve transactions in SFS in accordance with BSC performance metrics and OSC prompt payment guidelines.
• Resolve problematic transactions including contract issues with vendors and agencies.
• Verify, code, and approve financial transactions for SFS input following accepted accounting practices and subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Conduct both written and telephone communications and prepare correspondence to customers, vendors, program administrators and others regarding requests for information, the provision of assistance or advice, and the response to questions.
• Give advice and assistance in the performance of complex tasks related to the assigned service line.
• Collaborate in developing and executing test conditions to ensure performance of automated processes and systems in conformance with legislative mandates and department requirements.
• Analyze data and resolve complex auditing problems related to various NYS business practices, including various audit functions and related processes.
• Consistently provide quality customer service to all BSC customers (i.e. vendors, customer agencies, state employees).

Additional Comments FREE PARKING is available.

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

Name Rebecca Jeffers Burgos

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

40th FLoor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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