Minimum qualifications
For the Trainee 1:
You must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation
For the Trainee 2:
You must also meet the following:
- Master’s degree or higher in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or
- one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing
For Senior Accountant:
You must also have:
- two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing: or
- Master’s degree or higher in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing; or
- A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by NYS
Title, Hours, and Salary information
Title: Accountant Trainee 1
Location: Albany, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Work hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Salary: $50,678–$64,693
Apply by: 09/19/2024
Title: Accountant Trainee 2
Location: Albany, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Work hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Salary: $56,550–$71,979
Apply by: 09/19/2024
Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Albany, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Work hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Salary: $63,108–$80,248
Apply by: 09/19/2024
Job Duties
•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
