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#08032 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 Albany Street Address 110 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Duties Description Process Domestic Equity trading activity. Review and approve special charge vouchers. Review daily settlement folders for completion. Review and maintain weekly and monthly equity trades. Support other asset classes and complete special assignments. 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. No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:For appointment to the Senior Accountant you must have: u2022 A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two (2) years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities ORu2022 A bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two (2) years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities OR u2022 A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one (1) year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities OR u2022 A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 2 you must have:u2022 A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one (1) year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities ORu2022 A bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND one (1) year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities OR u2022 A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 1 you must have:u2022 A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation ORu2022 A bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses The full range of accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing must consist of the following: 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.Note that 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 (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: NYS Position: Senior Accountant 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 grade 18 position. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: NYS Position: Accountant Trainee 1 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 Ability to prepare clear, concise work papers in a highly professional manner.u2022 Ability to reconcile multiple and complex accounts.u2022 Ability to multi-task to meet changing demands of financial reporting. u2022 Ability to communicate issues, variances, solutions to multiple business partners.u2022 Ability to meet deadlines.u2022 Ability to support other business functions as required by Bureau management.u2022 Accuracy, timeliness and good communication skillsTelecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agencyu2019s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employeeu2019s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The 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 Takeitha Kelley 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:Item #08032-TBK 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: Caitlyn ZautnerEmail Address:

Created: 2026-02-02