Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleSenior Accountant (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of an Associate Accountant, the incumbent must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Maintain a working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in the development, examination, review and analysis of financial and accounting records including the preparation of reports, statements and reconciliations.
• Provide documentation and reports to assist with audit requests.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize work based on various deadlines.
• Address inquiries from Treasury, bank and agency personnel regarding various accounts.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of unit policies and procedures.
• Update and maintain various databases.
• Oversight and problem resolution on production of checks and electronic payments.
• Perform other related accounting activities and special projects as required.
• Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance requirements

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS): For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Advanced placement in the traineeship is at the hiring agency’s discretion.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications below. Failure to provide proof that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in your application being disqualified. Please refer to the Note on Applying section for how to apply.
Starting salaries based on trainee level:
• Trainee 1, equated to SG-14: $53,764
• Trainee 2, equated to SG-16: $59,994
• Journey level, SG-18: $66,951

• Accountant Trainee 1:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation
OR
A bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

• Accountant Trainee 2:
A bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses 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.

Substitution for experience: a master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation may substitute for one year of experience.

• Senior Accountant:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation 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 bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses 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 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.


Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.



ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF DEGREE:
Please make sure proof of degree shows the following:
1. Your name
2. School name
3. Degree concentration/ major
4. Degree was awarded
5. Date degree was awarded

US accredited schools: Provide your unofficial transcripts.
Degrees earned from schools outside the United States: Provide an evaluation from one of the approved evaluators listed here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm




COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Advanced placement in the traineeship is at the hiring agency’s discretion.
• Reachable score on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
OR
• Current NYS employee eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. If there are special requirements for transfer, please provide your transcripts to show that you meet these requirements.
OR
• Eligible under the 55 b/c program, please include your letter of eligibility and transcripts with your application.

Additional Comments This position is located at Treasury's downtown office, located at 110 State Street in Albany, NY. Parking may be available at the Office of General Service's peripheral parking lots.



New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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

How to Apply

Name Tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam2@tax.ny.gov

Telephone

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified Candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, transcripts and cover letter.

https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home




NOTE: Former and current NYS employees may be contacted for their social security number to verify NYS work history and eligibility.



55-b eligible employees must include their letter of eligibility with their application.



Employees eligible for transfer with SPL requirements should submit their transcripts with their application.



-------------------FOR NY HELPS APPLICATIONS-------------------
Transcripts must show:
1. Your name
2. School name
3. Degree concentration/major
4. Degree was awarded
5. Date degree was awarded
6. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm

If you are a Certified Public Accountant, please include your license and registration issued by New York State with your application.



Failure to provide proof that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in your application being disqualified.