Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleSenior Accountant or Accountant Trainee 1
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Street Address Division of Budget, Finance and Data Management Bureau of Financial Services
40 North Pearl Street
Minimum Qualifications Senior Accountant, Grade 18:
Eligible for lateral transfer or eligible for 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.
OR
Accountant Trainee 1, NS:
Eligible for lateral transfer or eligible for 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title.
If qualifying for either the Senior Accountant or Accountant Trainee 1 based upon service in one of the transferable titles included in the attached links, with an asterisk (*SPL), you must submit a list of qualifying coursework with your application that shows you have 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
You must provide the course name, the number of semester credit hours received, and the name of the accredited college or university attended. Although you may have received credit for courses such as business law, economics, statistics, or finance as part of your accounting curriculum, these courses cannot be counted toward the required 24 semester credit hours. You may also provide college transcripts. Include separate undergraduate and graduate transcripts for each college attended.
If contacted for an interview, you will be required to provide a copy of your college transcript(s) in order to verify statements made in your resume. Official or unofficial copies will be accepted.
Note: Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Senior Accountant or the PCO in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.
Duties Description The incumbent of the Senior Accountant position in the Division of Budget, Finance and Data Management's Bureau of Financial Services will be assigned to the Fiscal Systems Unit.
Duties will include, but not be limited, to the following:
•Analyze federal and state budgets and federal and state laws and regulations, to determine the resulting impact upon the State, as well as the impact on Social Services Districts (SSDs) claiming and accounting and the associated fiscal systems;
•Make recommendations for needed changes, and develop initiatives for implementation of fiscal changes that effect impacted areas;
•Initiate, prioritize and test fiscal changes that affect the accounting systems used by the SSDs;
•Determine the need for and write new or update existing department regulations;
•Maintain related manuals that guide the SSDs;
•Participate in developing and conducting training of SSD staff on fiscal changes;
•Prepare correspondence to SSDs and Federal authorities in response to issues or questions submitted for clarification or consideration.
Additional Comments A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Accountant Trainee 1 Salary: $45,455
***Candidates should reference posting #18-156 when submitting your application.*** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #18-156 as part of your subject line.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance/Human Resources
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12 B
P. O. Box 1915
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
You May be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.
Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor's Executive Order No.6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.