Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SENIOR ACCOUNTANT OR PUBLIC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (PCO) INSURANCE EXAMINER SELECT LIST OR CURRENT NYS EMPLOYEE ELIGIBLE TO TRANSFER.
PCO ADVANCED PLACEMENT REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING:
MUST HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LICENSE AND REGISTRATION ISSUED BY NEW YORK STATE OR MASTER’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING AND ONE YEAR FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS A TRAINEE 2 OR MASTER’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING AND TWO YEARS FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS A TRAINEE 1.
Duties Description •Investigation/Litigation Support:
-Analyze financial records to evaluate potential claims of fraud, self-dealing or other breaches by nonprofit fiduciaries and assess appropriate measures of damages.
-Draft memoranda for attorneys.
-Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions and hearings.
•Trusts and Estate Matters:
-Review accountings and other financial filings and assist attorneys in preparing for court proceedings.
•Non-Profit Corporate Changes:
-Review financial statements and other data to evaluate the fairness and appropriateness of proposed mergers, asset sales and dissolutions involving nonprofits.
•Registrant Reviews:
-Review for compliance statutorily required financial reports and other filings by nonprofits and fundraising professionals registered with the Charities Bureau.
•Special Projects:
-Assist in special projects, including reports analyzing financial filings.
•General:
-Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries from the public.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of or ability to gain: familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, particularly those that establish accounting principles relevant to tax-exempt organization; familiarity with the laws and regulations governing tax exempt organizations; proficiency with computers, including use of Quickbooks, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Able to work well with a diverse group of colleagues, members of the public and other government regulators; able to work independently without relying heavily on support staff; and have excellent communication and writing skills.
Additional Comments The Attorney General's Charities Bureau is responsible for supervising charitable organizations to protect donors and beneficiaries of those charities from unscrupulous practices in the solicitation and management of charitable assets. The Charities Bureau also supervises the activity of foundations and other charities to ensure that their funds and other property devoted to charitable purposes are properly used, and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust agreements. The Bureau also maintains a registry of charities and fundraising professionals.
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