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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/17/18

Applications Due10/08/18

Vacancy ID59913

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate Accountant (Open to current NYS employees only), Box OHE-607/53019

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 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 Office of Education Policy

Office of Facilities Planning

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Accountant.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title at salary grade 23 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Associate Accountant Civil Service eligible list. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate Accountant position in the Office of Facilities Planning. This Office is primarily responsible for code enforcement, life safety, fire safety and health in all public K-12 schools, BOCES and specific Charter Schools in the State, exclusive of New York City. Under the general direction of the Supervisor of School Business Management, the incumbent is responsible for review and approval of fiscal documents for capital construction projects and leases undertaken by public school districts, BOCES and Charter Schools that require the approval of the Commissioner of Education. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review of Final Cost Reports submitted by public school districts and BOCES to determine adherence to applicable Education Law, guidelines and office policies;
• Provide technical assistance to school officials and their fiscal advisors;
• Respond to questions from the Office of State Aid on reporting issues involving Final Cost Reports;
• Respond to FOIL requests;
• Coordinate with office project managers to resolve fiscal issues;
• Supervise Senior Accountant performing various final cost review functions;
• Conduct workshops to promote accurate Final Cost Report filings;
• Review NYC final cost reports for eligibility for building aid; and
• Perform Program Office review of Smart Bond submissions.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of bachelor’s degree and 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

* Leads to a maximum salary of $92,693 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 8, 2018 ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-607/53019) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 8, 2018 ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-607/53019) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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