StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleSenior Accountant #1784

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $56569 to $73809 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

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, 70.4 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor the incumbent of this position will function as a professional accountant responsible to various functions supporting NYSTRS investment activities. These might include trade processing and accounting related to internally managed investment portfolios, coordinating and monitoring investment portfolio reconciliation, reporting and accounting for externally managed public market portfolios as well as real estate and alternative investments. The incumbent may act as the primary liaison for NYSTRS between the custodial bank and investment managers, coordinating all custodial service activities for investment managers hired by NYSTRS. The incumbent may manage the operational and compliance aspects for all direct investments participating in foreign markets. Quantitative oversight and accounting for the System's securities lending program will also be provided.

Additional Comments • Experience in accounting or auditing investments or financial institutions.
• Intermediate or advanced user of Excel and Word.
• Experience reading and interpreting legal documents.
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• Highly accurate, organized and logical work habits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers and outside parties.
• Ability to effectively work within confines and pressures of deadline driven environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

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

Name Human Resource Department

Telephone

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference Vacancy #1784 in your reply.

To be considered for a position for which you are qualified, complete an application online. Our application may be found by visiting the NYSTRS homepage, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About Us and then Employment Opportunities. You will find a link to our employment application there. Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.

Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by e-mail to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org.