Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleAccountant Aide/Trainee (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $39534 to $63169 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Open to the Public:
Six credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses; AND either:
One year of full-time experience gathering, preparing and updating financial data, financial reports, and records;
OR: One year of full-time experience reconciling accounts and data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation;
OR: One year of full-time experience assisting accountants or auditors conducting financial and program audits by counting, verifying, and reconciling inventory and cash on hand, determining and verifying the accuracy and propriety of transactions, records, reports, and statements, and completion of a two-year traineeship.
Duties Description • Process and approve accounts payable vouchers received by the Agency within prescribed guidelines.
• Monitor the NYS BSC’s agency vendor invoice queue and approve invoices promptly.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with overseeing the DCCS ROA process by resolving budget and program matters and providing direction to AP data entry staff.
• Reconcile excel documents and create formatted templates to transmit OOS payments to BSC for processing.
• Gather financial information from the SFS and other systems for the Senior Accountant use in report preparation activities.
• Prepare written correspondence to solicit necessary information. Work with internal and external departments and outside entities to obtain the necessary information and facilitate
next steps.
• Respond to accounts payable payment inquiries.
• Contribute with data preparation required management reports; analyze reports received by external agencies or departments and provide feedback on such reports.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail at the interview.
Additional Comments Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. For example, you should provide specific date ranges for qualifying experience, qualifying education or certifications, or the age range of individuals served. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), which permits NY State Agencies to hire candidates who meet the “Open to the Public” minimum qualifications for various positions. At this time, the chosen candidate will enter the position via temporary appointment. As long as the employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will change to permanent in May of 2024 with the official launch of NY HELPS. The employee will then serve a one-year probationary period. With questions, please contact OCFS HR at (518) 473-7936.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - AAC
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.