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Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli · 1 day ago

Senior Accountant, SG-18, Accountant Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16), Accountant Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item#02717

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$54K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

The Office of the NYS Comptroller, led by Thomas P. DiNapoli, is seeking a Senior Accountant. The role involves performing professional accounting and auditing tasks, designing or revising accounting systems, and preparing financial reports within established policy limits.

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Responsibilities

Perform professional accounting or auditing tasks requiring a knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in the development, examination, review, analysis or supervision of financial and accounting records including the preparation of related reports and statements

Within broad administrative policy limitations and following well established and accepted accounting and auditing methods and procedures, accountants design new or revise existing accounting systems

May perform both accounting and auditing activities or, depending on the nature of an agency program and the assignment, may specialize in one functional area

Qualification

Accounting principlesAuditingFinancial statementsGovernmental accountingAccounting systems designMultitaskingDeadline managementTeamworkAttention to detailPositive attitude

Required

A bachelor's in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses for appointment to the Accountant Trainee 1

A bachelor's in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor's 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 for appointment to the Accountant Trainee 2

A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses for appointment to the Accountant Trainee 2

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 AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing for appointment to the Senior Accountant (SG-18)

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 for appointment to the Senior Accountant (SG-18)

A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State

24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation for transfer appointment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting

Experience with Governmental/Fund Accounting

Ability to work with others in a team setting

Ability to multitask and establish priorities

Ability to meet deadlines

Positive attitude toward meeting goals

Asks questions when appropriate and listens for instructions

Eager to learn and contribute to the activities of the Bureau

Understands the importance of attention to detail

Benefits

A state pension with vesting after five years’ service

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents

Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care

Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds

Holiday and paid time off

Shift and geographic pay differentials

A committed continuous learning environment

Informational Brown Bag sessions

Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness

OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas

And much more

Company

Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

The New York State Comptroller is the State’s chief fiscal officer who ensures that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good.

Founded in 1921

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees