Senior Accountant, Accountant Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box OHE-1284/48175

NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Senior Accountant, Accountant Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box OHE-1284/48175 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office of Education Policy Facilities Planning Office City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Senior Accountant position in the Office of Facilities Planning. This Office is primarily responsible for code enforcement, life safety, fire safety and health in all public K-12 schools and BOCES in the State, exclusive of New York City. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Review of Final Cost Reports submitted by public school districts and BOCES to determine adherence to applicable Education Law, guidelines and office policies. Provide technical assistance to school officials and their fiscal advisors, and conduct workshops to promote accurate Final Cost Report filings. Coordinate with other office staff as necessary to resolve fiscal issues. Respond to questions from the Office of State Aid on reporting issues involving Final Cost Reports. Perform Program Office reviews of Smart Bond submissions including Letters of Intent (LOI) and Smart School Investment Plans. Review and process Early Aid Start Requests. Assist with review of NYC final cost reports for eligibility for building aid. Work with the Associate Accountant on special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 of 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses to qualify. Senior Accountant: Candidates must have:1. A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR2. A bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR3. A masters or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 1 year of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR4. A currently valid Certified Public Accountant License and registration issued by New York State. COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Accountant.Eligible List Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Accountant Trainee 1 may be considered for appointment. 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. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=0403001&type=Select Eligible List Appointment to Senior Accountant: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Senior Accountant may be considered for appointment. 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. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Senior Accountant, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=0403300&type=Select Section 70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. Section 70.1 Transfer to Senior Accountant: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.Section 70.4 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Accountant Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list for this title AND possess a bachelor’s degree AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.55b/c Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.55b/c Appointment to Senior Accountant: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR A bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR A masters or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 1 year of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR A currently valid Certified Public Accountant License and registration issued by New York State. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfmIt is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and semester credit hours will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary. Current starting salaries: $52,198 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14) $58,247 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16) $65,001 (Full Performance level SG-18)This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 18, 2025 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-1284/48175) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address [email protected] Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 18, 2025 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-1284/48175) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.