Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleSenior Accountant (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna (Wade) Road

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Associate Accountant, the incumbent will apply professional knowledge and accounting principles to perform the following essential functions:

• Maintain working knowledge of principles, theories, techniques, and procedures of modern accounting and auditing, as well as procedures and policies of the Department.
• Work alongside other Senior Accountants to ensure completion of assigned ORPTS accounting functions, including the preparation and maintenance of any reconciliations, and calculations necessary to determine the accurate special franchise assessments.
• Ensure the integrity of financial transactions in accounting records.
• Assist the Associate Accountant with the review and analysis of legislative changes, identifying the impact of legislative changes on existing accounting systems and procedures and propose methods of implementation.
• Evaluate and make recommendation to revise and modify accounting procedures and methodologies, including the expanded use of computer hardware and software applications to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Participate in accounting tasks that require the knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in the development and analysis of financial and accounting records and preparation of related reports.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with Department staff and others such as company representatives and local assessment officials to resolve issues.?
• Possess strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, maintain thorough documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
Within a year of permanent appointment, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS UNDER (NY HELPS) PROGRAM:

For appointment to ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE 1 (Salary Grade 14: $53,764) you must have:
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation
• OR a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

For appointment to ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE 2 (Salary Grade 16: $59,994) you must also have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's 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.

• MQ Substitutions: A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation may substitute for one year of experience.

For appointment to SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (full journey level Salary Grade 18: $66,951) you must also have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's 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.

MQ Substitution:
• A master's 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.

Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.

ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF DEGREE:
Please make sure proof of degree shows the following:
1. Your name
2. School name
3. Degree concentration/ major
4. Degree was awarded
5. Date degree was awarded

US accredited schools: Provide your unofficial transcripts.
Degrees earned from schools outside the United States: Provide an evaluation from one of the approved evaluators listed here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm

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COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
or
• Eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Note: Special Requirements must be met for appointment from the eligible list or transfer: 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. Please provide your transcripts with your application.

If eligible under the 55-b/c program please also provide your letter with your application.

Additional Comments This position is in Latham at our Wade Road Office.

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

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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

How to Apply

Name Tax Recruitment Team 2

Telephone

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

Building 9

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application, you will attach your resume & unofficial transcript.

https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home

Please note that this position requires proof of bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR bachelor’s or higher with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. Please provide your transcripts with your application.

ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF DEGREE:
Please make sure proof of degree shows the following:
1. Your name
2. School name
3. Degree concentration/ major
4. Degree was awarded
5. Date degree was awarded

US accredited schools: Provide your unofficial transcripts.
Degrees earned from schools outside the United States: Provide an evaluation from one of the approved evaluators listed here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm

Applicants may be contacted for their Social Security Number to verify their NYS employment.