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Accountant Aide
- New York State Civil Service (Albany, NY)
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NY HELP No
Agency State Police, Division of
Title Accountant Aide
Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade 13
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $50844 to $65061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue
Building 22
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Duties Description Updates and reviews financial data and records for payments received for billed services.Reviews accounting and auditing reports and records and verifies the accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation. Creates and modifies automated accounting records and systems. Maintains Division HQ bank accounts for petty cash, Bank of America Receipts account, Superintendents Holding Account, Division Confidential Account. Reconciliation of accounts processed timely and accurately.Creates spreadsheets to support accounting and auditing systems and activities. Determines and verifies the accuracy of transactions, records, reports, and statements such as purchasing card statements.Reviews and approves invoices in E-settlements for processing.Assists audit teams by reconciling inventory and cash on hand. Maintains and updates expenditures report logs. Prepares and disseminates voucher payments, budget errors, and other financial reports from the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Processes refunds and wire transfers. Compiles and prepares financial reports and records. Compiles accounting records and reviews entries and supporting documentation. Prepares correspondence about accounting and auditing transactions, statements, appropriations, and revenue to internal and external stakeholders.Prepares and verifies supporting documentation and work papers. Drafts segments of audit reports and correspondence. Assists in analyzing and evaluating financial reports, documents, and accounting procedures.Monitors shared mailboxes and responds to inquiries and issues.
Minimum Qualifications 6 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses,AND2 years of experience gathering, preparing, and updating financial data, financial reports, and records; or reconciling accounts and data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation or assisting accountants or auditors conducting financial and program audits by counting, verifying, and reconciling inventory and cash on hand, determining and verifying the accuracy and propriety of transactions, records, reports, and statements,ORAn additional third year of experience as stated above will substitute for the required 6 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses.Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the posting.
Additional Comments Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce where the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without the regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The New York State Police is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accept all applications from a wide range of candidates.The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with the disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518) 457-3840 or [email protected].
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Mr. Christopher Siciliano, Director of Human Resources
Telephone 518-457-3840
Fax
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street 1220 Washington Avenue
Building 22
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Notes on Applying Kindly submit a cover letter, complete resume and transcripts via Email to [email protected]. Place in the Subject line: Accountant Aide
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