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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/26/16

Applications Due06/05/16

Vacancy ID30312

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleSenior Accountant/Accountant Trainee 1

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 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 40 N. Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Minimum Qualifications Senior Accountant, Grade 18:
Eligible for lateral transfer or eligible for 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include but are not limited to:
Data Processing Fiscal System Auditor 1, SG-18
Senior Abandoned Property Accounts Auditor, SG-18
Senior Auditor, SG-18
Senior Examiner Municipal Affairs, SG-18
Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst, SG-18
State Program Examiner 1 Fiscal, SG-18
Tax Auditor 1*, SG-18

OR

Accountant Trainee 1, NS:
Eligible for lateral transfer or eligible for 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in one of the following titles:
Accountant Aide*, SG-13
Auditor Trainee 1, NS
Bank Examiner Trainee 1*, NS
Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor Trainee 1, NS
Examiner Municipal Affairs Trainee 1, NS
Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 1, NS
Insurance Examiner Trainee 1*, NS
Tax Auditor Trainee 1*, NS

* must also possess 24 college semester credit hours in accounting/auditing.

If qualifying for either the Senior Accountant or Accountant Trainee 1 based upon service in one of the qualifying titles with an asterisk*, you must submit a list of qualifying coursework with your application that shows you have 24 semester credit hours in accounting/auditing. You must provide the course name, the number of semester credit hours received, and the name of the accredited college or university attended. Although you may have received credit for courses such as business law, economics, statistics, or finance as part of your accounting curriculum, these courses cannot be counted toward the required 24 semester credit hours. You may also provide college transcripts. Include separate undergraduate and graduate transcripts for each college attended. If contacted for an interview, you will be required to provide a copy of your college transcript(s) in order to verify statements made in your resume. Official or unofficial copies will be accepted.
OR

ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for the Senior Accountant/Accountant Trainee in Albany. Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Senior Accountant/Accountant Trainee in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.

Duties Description Duties will include but not be limited to:
The incumbent of the Senior Accountant position in the Office of Budget, Finance and Data Management's Finance Office will be assigned to the Fiscal Policy and Systems Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for: analyzing Federal and State budgets and Federal and State laws and regulations to determine the resulting impact upon the State, as well as the impact on Social Services Districts' (SSDs) claiming and accounting and associated fiscal systems; making recommendations for needed changes, and developing initiatives for implementation of fiscal changes that affect impacted areas; initiating, prioritizing, and testing fiscal changes that affect the accounting systems used by the SSDs; determining the need for, and writing new, or updating existing, department regulations; maintaining related manuals that guide the SSDs; participating in developing and conducting training of SSD staff on fiscal changes; and preparing correspondence to SSDs and Federal authorities in response to issues or questions submitted for clarification or consideration.

Additional Comments Salary for Accountant Trainee 1 = $41,993.

A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

**Candidates should reference posting #16-088 when submitting your cover letter or resume for this position.** If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #16-088 as part of your subject line.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.

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