Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate Accountant, Box P12-1461/53106
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85365 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Office of Administrative Support
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment or reassignment for current NYSED employees, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive 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 AND candidates must possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.
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 Financial Administration, in coordination with the Office of P-12 Education, Child Nutrition Unit, is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Accountant. Under the direction of the Supervising Budget Analyst, this position is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the State and Federal Child Nutrition program administered by the Department and currently in excess of $600 million annually. Oversight includes participating in the development of the Department’s Indirect Cost Plan as related to this program and ensuring that all federal reporting requirements are met. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Oversee and manage the Department’s financial and data reporting requirements for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA);
• Serve as the main point of contact with USDA for all NSLP activities and represent the Department with control offices such as the NYS Division of Budget and the NYS Office of State Comptroller;
• Coordinate with IT staff to ensure the Child Nutrition Management System is updated regularly with changes in Federal and State reimbursement rates and other data items and ensure the monthly reimbursement system for approximately 1,500 providers functions properly;
• Oversee and manage the annual budget plans and spending for the NSLP;
• Prepare annual spending plans and coordinate with the appropriate Program Units to approve and implement the plans;
• Forecast and project expenditures, compare to established plans and make adjustments throughout the fiscal year in accordance with Federal and State rules and regulations;
• Assist with accounting operations on behalf of the Department involving fringe benefit and indirect cost payments, development of the agency indirect cost plan and development of agency IT chargeback plan;
• Conduct the preparation and reconciliation of all fiscal plans in accordance with Federal and State financial guidelines;
• Supervise staff involved with the duties described above; and
• Serve as the primary fiscal liaison with the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs.
Additional Comments
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent position. This position requires up to 25% travel, including occasional overnight travel. 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 October 23, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1461/53106) 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
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 23, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1461/53106) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.