Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleSenior Accountant (SG-18), Accountant Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16), Accountant Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14), Item #06702

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller

110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 1 you must have:
• A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.

For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 2 you must have:
• A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
• A master’s or higher degree is accounting, auditing, or taxation.

For appointment to the Senior Accountant (SG-18) you must have:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
• A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
• A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

For 70.1 or 70.4 transfer to a Senior Accountant, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-16 or above. SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.

If approved for transfer appointment, you may also need to meet the special requirement(s) below:
• 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.

55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Duties Description The Senior Accountant will assist the Associate Accountant and Fund managers with the maintenance of spill accounts and financial reporting for the New York State Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (the “Fund”). The Senior Accountant will perform professional accounting and auditing tasks in the development, processing, examination, review, analysis and preparation of financial and accounting transactions and records of the Fund, including monthly and annual reports and statements, billing, updating of spill costs and cost recoveries, and processing of cleanup vouchers, damage claim and lien filing payments. The Senior Accountant will ensure that the treatment of each spill account transaction is conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, including procedures established by the New York State Statewide Financial System.
• Reviews, examines and maintains the manual and automated financial activities of the Fund and the Statewide Financial System, including the General Ledger, the Subledger Trial Balance, and the Manual Transaction Journal. This activity requires current knowledge of the principles, theories and procedures of cash and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis accounting, and a substantial, in-depth working knowledge of the functions and procedures of the Fund.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly and annual reports on Fund activity.
• Verifies, classifies and codes the Fund’s financial transactions for electronic input following accepted accounting practices, including preparation of all revenue deposits, vouchers and journal entries, and assures that each of these transactions is properly posted to the proper spill account. This may also include assembly of all vouchers and voucher supporting materials.
• Works with the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Health and OSC’s Bureaus of State Accounting Operations and State expenditures to resolve financial and accounting issues pertaining to the oil spill program and to maintain an effective working relationship with those organizations.

The Senior Accountant will take on special projects when assigned and complete them in a timely, efficient manner. The Senior Accountant will maintain a proactive approach in performing his/her duties by providing prompt, professional guidance and service to Fund and OSC staff, customers and stakeholders. The Senior Accountant will be familiar with the manner in which the State’s oil spill program is administered at each participating agency, including the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Health, the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the State Comptroller. The Senior Accountant will support the goals of the Office of the State Comptroller and the Office of Operations.

• Provides guidance, technical assistance and training necessary to facilitate Fund transactions and ensure all control requirements are met.
• Provides assistance and information to other State and local jurisdictions, industry representatives, individuals and groups in the private sector concerning Fund accounting matters.
• Assists in developing and preparing historical data of the Fund, including, for example, analysis for past-cost, revenue-receipt and disbursement data.
• Assures that written procedures are accurate and reflect current processes and procedures. Recommends changes to existing systems and procedures where needed and assists in updating approved changes.
• Assists, as necessary, in the audit of State agencies whose operations are reimbursed by the Fund.
• Drafts correspondence to program officials and others concerning accounting and other financial activities of the Fund.
• Participates actively and constructively in meetings with the Fund, OSC and State agency staff and officials.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with accounting systems (i.e. Statewide Financial System (SFS)).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word or similar applications.
• Governmental accounting and financial reporting knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and willing to take on special assignments.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

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

Contact Information

Name Jaylin Frese

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/senior-accountant-trainees/092410, no later than 09/23/2024. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access this job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and
accessible attachments.

Reference Item #06702-JCF on your cover letter for proper routing.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Debbie Hilson, dhilson@osc.ny.gov