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AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleSenior Accountant Gr.18/ Trainee 1/2, NS=14/16 - Albany (Four Vacancies)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $42833 to $67827 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 Administrative Finance Bureau

NYS Department of Labor - State Office Building Campus, Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12240

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications: You may be eligible for Section 70.1 transfer to Senior Accountant, Grade 18, if you have one (1) year of permanent competitive service in one of the following titles:

*Bank Examiner, SG-20 Sr. Auditor, SG-18
Data Proc Fiscal Sy A 1, SG-18 Sr. Exmnr Muncpl Affr, SG-18
*Ins. Examiner, SG-18 Sr. Health Care F An., SG-18
*Sr. Internal Auditor, SG-18 *State Prg Ex 1, SG-18
Sr. Abandoned Prop Ac Au, SG-18 State Prg Ex 1 Fiscal, SG-18 *State Program Ex 1 Sys, SG-18 *Tax Auditor 1, SG-18

OR

You may be eligible for Section 70.1 transfer to Accountant Trainee 2, NS=Grade 16, if you have one year of permanent competitive service in one of the following titles:

Auditor Tr 2, eq-16 Health Care Fscl A Tr 2, eq-16
*Bank Exmnr Tr 2, eq-16 *Ins Exmnr Tr 2, eq-16
Data Proc Fscl Sy A Tr 2, eq16 *State Prg Ex 1 Sys, SG-18
Exmnr Muncpl Affrs Tr 2, eq-16 *Tax Auditor Tr 2, eq-16

OR

You may be eligible for Section 70.1 transfer to Accountant Trainee 1, NS=Grade 14, if you have one year of permanent competitive service in one of the following titles:

*Accountant Aide, SG-13 Health Care Fscl A Tr 1, eq-14
Auditor Tr 1, eq-14 *Ins. Exmnr Tr 1, eq-14
*Bank Exmnr Tr 1, eq-14 State Prg Ex 1 Fiscal, SG-18
Data Proc Fscl Sy A Tr 1, eq-14 *Tax Auditor Tr 1, eq-14
Exmnr Muncpl Affrs Tr 1, eq-14

In addition to submitting a resume, applicants in the titles with an asterisk (*) must also submit a transcript documenting that they have 24 credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.

OR

70.4 Transfer Qualifications: You may be eligible for Section 70.4 transfer if you have: (1) one year of permanent competitive service as a grade 12 or higher; and (2) a bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in accounting and/or auditing coursework; and (3) passed the Professional Careers in Accounting and Auditing exam. Depending on your level of professional accounting/auditing experience, if any, you may be qualified for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 (NS-14), Accountant Trainee 2 (NS-16) or full-title Sr. Accountant G-18.

Note: 70.4 candidates must NOT have failed the PCAA exam.

If you apply for Section 70.4 transfer you must also provide a copy of your college transcripts to document that you have required 24 credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.

Duties Description Standard Duties: Under the supervision of an Associate Accountant, the incumbent will perform accounting work requiring professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and procedures. Tasks assigned may include accounting transaction and revenue processing, federal grant reporting, cash management, reconciliations, budget and fiscal analysis. Assigned duties must be performed in a professional, timely and accurate manner. Use of the Comptroller’s Statewide Financial System may be required in performing daily activities.

Candidates must possess good organizational skills and have the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. This position does not require travel.

Additional Comments Accepting 55b/55c Candidates.

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

Name Lin Arbab

Telephone 518-457-1286

Fax 518-485-9495 (Our office cannot accept e-faxes)

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Labor

State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 551

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12240

Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID # 35036 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application. IF YOU HAVE CURRENT OR PRIOR STATE SERVICE, please include your social security number for employment history verification and/or transfer eligibility.