Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleSenior Accountant/Accountant Trainee 1
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
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 This position is located in the Revenue and Reporting Unit within the Bureau of Financial Services. The incumbent will be supporting the Associate Accountant by compiling and submitting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) financial reports. Duties may include but not be limited to:
• Reporting TANF contract payments and Other State Agency claims;
• Reporting TANF related refundable tax credits and reconciling year end amounts;
• Reporting TANF central office administration claims;
• Preparing the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) financial reporting and monitoring NYS compliance with federal liquidation deadlines;
• Monitoring payment of the housing contract vouchers and drawing Federal reimbursement from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financial system;
• Working with Federal and Single State Auditors and providing all requested documentation and explanations.
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 #16-091 when submitting your cover letter or resume for this position.** If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #16-091 as part of your subject line.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
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.