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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/28/15

Applications Due08/10/15

Vacancy ID22650

NY HELPNo

AgencyNYS Gaming Commission

TitleSenior Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Schenectady

Street Address One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Accountant, G-18 OR one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a G-16 or higher in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law OR eligible for appointment from the Senior Accountant eligible list.

Duties Description Reporting to the Director of the Gaming Division, the Senior Accountant’s duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Establish relationships with Indian casino financial staff to facilitate information exchange.
• Develop and maintain reports and databases reflecting Indian Gaming revenues and exclusivity payments.
• Perform reviews of audited and unaudited Indian casino financial and operational reports.
• Assist the Manager of Indian Gaming with ongoing reviews of Commission Inspector staff reporting and work to improve the data presented.
• Perform periodic audits of various casino activities, such as jackpot payouts and net win adjustments.
• Assist with Gaming Division efforts to refine Internal Controls testing and reporting.
• Assist with the development of reporting tools for the new commercial casino program and perform many similar duties with these venues as is done for Indian gaming.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualification: CPA certification preferred.

Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone (518) 388-3360

Fax (518) 388-3368

Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov

Address

Street Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 7500

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12301

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Senior Accountant and include the Vacancy ID number. Please include your current Civil Service title and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.

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