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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/28/15

Applications Due09/18/15

Vacancy ID23300

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate Accountant, Box P12-1456/53019

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85365 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address P-12 Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment or reassignment for current NYSED employees, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Accountant OR be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title OR a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
70.1 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-21 or above eligible for transfer.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Accountant in the Office of Facilities Planning. This Office is primarily responsible for code enforcement, life safety, fire safety and health in all public K-12 schools, BOCES and specific Charter Schools in the State, exclusive of New York City. Under the general direction of the Supervisor of School Financial Aid, the incumbent is responsible for review and approval of fiscal documents for capital construction projects and leases undertaken by public school districts, BOCES and Charter Schools that require the approval of the Commissioner of Education. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review of Final Cost Reports submitted by public school districts and BOCES to determine adherence to applicable Education Law, guidelines and office policies;
• Provide technical assistance to school officials and their fiscal advisors;
• Respond to questions from the Office of State Aid on reporting issues involving Final Cost Reports;
• Respond to FOIL requests;
• Coordinate with project managers to resolve fiscal issues;
• Supervise Senior Accountant performing various final cost review functions;
• Conduct workshops to promote accurate Final Cost Report filings; and
• Review of NYC final cost reports for eligibility for building aid.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. Verification of degree will be required.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $85,635 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 18, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1456/53019) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 18, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1456/53019) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!

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