Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleSenior Accountant, SG-18, Accountant Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14) ,Accountant Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16(NYHELPS)Item # 08041
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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:
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 AND
• A master’s degree or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
OR
• 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.
For appointment to the full journey level (Senior Accountant) you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 2 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 (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To determine if you your current Civil Service titles is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career
Mobility GOT-IT website: NYS Position: Senr Accountant
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 grade 18 position.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: NYS Position: Accountant Trainee 1
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 • Processing daily transaction activity for alternative investment funds.
o Review capital call and distribution notices.
o Record investment cost, management fees, return of capital and realized gains and losses.
o Update subsidiary ledger (FIS Investment Accounting System) and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations to the general ledger.
o Compare general ledger memo and balances to subsidiary detail on SunGard/FIS Investment Accounting System; make necessary adjusting entries.
• Prepare year end cost adjustments investment funds
o Prepare and document analysis of audited financial statements, compared to subsidiary transaction records to determine and justify cost adjustments to be posted.
o Prepare detailed analysis and reports of cost adjustments, market valuations, and management fees.
Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities
• Ability to work professionally with internal and external business partners in an effort to identify and correct variances
• Eager to learn and contribute to the activities of the bureau
• Proficient with Excel
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.
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/senior-accountant-trainees/112425, no later than November 27, 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 #08041-TBK on your cover letter for proper routing.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Katrina Connelly, KConnelly@osc.ny.gov