Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/12/15
Applications Due: 05/27/15
Vacancy ID: 21003
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleSenior Accountant
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower, 32nd Floor
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12242
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications This is a transfer opportunity for a current State employee with permanent service as a Senior Accountant.
OR
70.1 Transfer to Senior Accountant:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Bank Examiner*, Data Processing Fiscal System Auditor 1, Insurance Examiner*, Sr. Abandoned Property Accounts Auditor, Sr. Auditor, Sr. Examiner Municipal Affairs, Sr. Health Care Fiscal Analyst, Sr. Internal Auditor*, State Program Examiner 1*, State Program Examiner 1 Fiscal, State Program Examiner 1 Systems*, Tax Auditor 1*.
70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1, NS=SG-14:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as Accountant Aide*, Auditor Trainee 1, Bank Examiner Trainee 1*, Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor Trainee 1, Examiner Municipal Affairs Trainee 1, Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 1, Insurance Examiner Trainee 1*, State Program Examiner 1 Fiscal, Tax Auditor Trainee 1*.
70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 2, NS=SG-16:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as Auditor Trainee 2, Bank Examiner Trainee 2*, Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor Trainee 2, Examiner Municipal Affairs Trainee 2, Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 2, Insurance Examiner Trainee 2*, State Program Examiner 1 Systems*, Tax Auditor Trainee 2*.
* Must have a bachelor’s degree and completed 24 semester credit hours in Accounting/Auditing. Please include a copy of your transcript with your resume.
70.4 Transfer to Senior Accountant:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated to SG-16 or higher AND have standing on the open competitive Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor eligible list.
70.4 Transfer to Trainee Level 1 NS=SG-14:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated to SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the open competitive Accounting and Auditing Trainee 1 eligible list.
Duties Description Prepare monthly financial statements for various programs within OGS which entails:
• Identifying fixed assets and pre-paids.
• Making monthly adjusting entries.
• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts.
• Identifying and recording all material variances.
• Meeting with program units as needed to discuss financial statements.
• Supervise the accounts receivable/escrow functions. Duties include:
• Assigning tasks and coordinating the workflow of functions.
• Establishing objectives and priorities.
• Working with program units regarding accounts receivables/billings.
• Acting as a back up to these functions as needed.
• Prepare journal entries in the Statewide Financial System as necessary.
• Ensure invoices and payments are properly recorded in the Statewide Financial System.
• Address customer concerns and complaints regarding account balances and payments.
• Create new customers within the Statewide Financial System in order to bill.
• Perform other duties as required.
Additional Comments Successful completion of the two year traineeship leads to appointment as a Senior Accountant, SG-18.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Jacqueline McGinn
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
40th Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.
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