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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/19/15

Applications Due11/29/15

Vacancy ID25988

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleOffice Assistant 3 (Calculations)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $45018 to $54678 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be reachable on the Office Assistant 3 (Calculations) eligible list or eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a grade 12 or higher.

Duties Description Review and Process Travel Vouchers

o Review voucher submissions for accuracy
o Ensure that requested reimbursements are in compliance with travel policies
o Correct vouchers and communicate with travelers
o Ensure compliance with NY State travel Policy and enforce that policy with all levels of staff in the agency.

Payment Processing

o Assist with the Citibank Travel card reconciliation and payment
o Assist with the review and payment of the Citibank NET card
o Review Citibank Travel card monthly statement
o Assist with the entry and payment of Disability reimbursement vouchers
o Act as second level auditor when reviewing all travel transactions









Provide Assistance to Travelers

Description of Tasks Performed to Complete Activity:
o Answer travelers questions with regard to e-Travel
o Determine the nature of problem with a travelers voucher and take the appropriate actions to resolve the issue
o Provide training for all OSC travelers throughout the agency
o Assist travelers with the entry and submission of travel vouchers
o Answer questions regarding travel guidelines and procedures



e-Travel and Statewide Financial Systems (SFS)

o Assist with the daily review of the SFS bulkload files, and compare to ensure that all transactions were successful.
o Assist with correcting errors that occur during processing
o Respond to traveler inquiries for payment status of vouchers

General Duties

o Tracking third party travel reimbursements
o Tracking outstanding travel credits
o Assist with filing vouchers and purchase orders.
o Assist with retrieving files as requested by Internal Audit.
o Assist with end-of-year boxing of Finance Office documents.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies:
Hands-on experience with Excel and Word, and has the ability and experience to learn new computer applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with varied levels of people both within an Agency as well as outside organizations.
- Ability to think independently.
- Ability to assess a problem or situation and provides solution.
- Ability to make fact based decisions with little
supervision.
- Ability to learn new things and adjust to change.

Works hours to be discussed at time of interview.

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

Name Joanne Pirfo

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a clear, concise resume and cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than November 29, 2015. Please reference Item #277-JP in the subject line and on the cover letter.

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