Senior Accountant, SG-18, Accountant Trainee 2, (...

NY HELP Yes Agency State Comptroller, Office of the Title Senior Accountant, SG-18, Accountant Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16), Accountant Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item#02717 Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 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 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address 110 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Duties Description 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. Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 1, you must have: u2022 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 2, you must have:u2022 A bachelor's in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bacheloru2019s 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.OR u2022 A masteru2019s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. For appointment to the Senior Accountant (SG-18) you must have:u2022 A bacheloru2019s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bacheloru2019s 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.ORu2022 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, 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.ORu2022 A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.NOTE: Courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit petitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.For 70.1 or 70.4 transfer to a Senior Accountant, (SG-18), you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-16 or above, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.If approved for transfer appointment, you may also need to meet the special requirement(s) below:u2022 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office u00bb GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.55b/55c Program appointment:This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)Traineeship salary information: The position may be filled at the Accountant Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($53,764), Accountant Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance Senior Accountant SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidateu2019s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Senior Accountant SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree or higher in Accountingu2022 Experience with Governmental/Fund Accountingu2022 Ability to work with others in a team settingu2022 Ability to multitask and establish prioritiesu2022 Ability to meet deadlinesu2022 Positive attitude toward meeting goalsu2022 Asks questions when appropriate and listens for instructionsu2022 Eager to learn and contribute to the activities of the Bureauu2022 Understands the importance of attention to detailThe Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:u2022 A state pension with vesting after five yearsu2019 serviceu2022 Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependentsu2022 Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health careu2022 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insuranceu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Holiday and paid time offu2022 Shift and geographic pay differentialsu2022 A committed continuous learning environmentu2022 Informational Brown Bag sessions u2022 Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellnessu2022 OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areasu2022 And much more Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jaylin Frese Telephone (518) 474-1924 Fax (518) 486-6723 Email Address Address Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources 110 State Street, 12th Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:Reference Item #02717-JCF on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Jessica HillEmail Address:

Created: 2025-12-01