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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/23/16

Applications Due10/07/16

Vacancy ID33253

NY HELPNo

AgencyState, Department of

TitleAssociate Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $69057 to $87351 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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 One Commerce Plaza

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year permanent competitive service as an Associate Accountant or in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law or reachable for appointment on the Associate Accountant eligible list.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Director, the Associate Accountant will oversee the fiscal management of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). This federal grant provides nearly $60 million to the Department annually to fund local assistance grants with eligible entities including Community Action Agencies and Community Action Programs which provide services to low income individuals throughout New York State. Additional information regarding this block grant can be found at: http://www.dos.ny.gov/dcs/documents.htm.

The incumbent will supervise four staff accountants responsible for monitoring contract expenditures through site visits and review of audits and financial reports. This is accomplished through joint site visits with accountants, review of site visit reports, review of comprehensive monitoring efforts, and the review of contract transactions and related payment requests. The incumbent will work closely with legal and program staff to provide feedback to contractors, prepare letters of deficiency to grantees, and arrange for technical assistance for grantees when necessary.
The incumbent will manage funds for local assistance and state operations purposes; track, prepare and submit expenditures and periodic financial reports utilizing the Grants.gov portal; prepare monthly reports of expenditures for review; and develop and implement plans to insure that funds are spent in accordance with the grant award and OMB guidelines.

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

Name Kristine Herbert

Telephone 518-474-2752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Human Resources Management

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested & qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and professional writing sample by the date indicated.

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