Accountant Aide(HELPS)

NY HELP Yes Agency Taxation & Finance, State Title Accountant Aide(HELPS) 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 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? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address WA Harriman Campus Bldg. 8 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12227 Duties Description This position is on the accounting team in the Registrations, Accounting and Support Bureau. Accountant Aide Job Functions may include, but are not limited to:u2022 Develop and maintain a basic understanding of accounting principles, theories, and techniques. u2022 Post daily bank statements and recap reports for daily revenue reports.u2022 Post daily Empire and Mainframe distribution reports to Tax Ledgers.u2022 Assist the Senior Accountant with preparing monthly spreadsheets.u2022 Assist the Senior Accountant with reconciling variances and follow up with the bank, Department staff, or OSC as required.u2022 Assist the Senior Accountant with quarterly and annual GAAP reports.u2022 Prepare various Accounting financial reports and respond to ad hoc requests.u2022 Possess strong computer skills to navigate various PC systems including email, spreadsheets, databases, DTF systems and bank websites on the internet to report on daily and monthly revenues.u2022 Possess strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines. u2022 Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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:This position may be filled as a two-year traineeshipNote: Advanced Placement in a traineeship is at the discretion of the hiring agency.Accountant Aide Trainee 1Six credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and one year 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.Accountant Aide Trainee 2Nine credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and 18 months 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.Account Aide Twelve semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of 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.Starting salary for Accountant Aide Trainee 1 $40,720 Starting salary for Accountant Aide Trainee 2 $45,494Starting salary for Accountant Aide Journey $50,844COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law or reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.55-b/c ELIGIBLITY:u2022 You must have a valid letter of eligibility from the Department of Civil Service dated within the last three (3) years and you must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR LETTER WITH YOURAPPLICATION Additional Comments The Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) strives to provide New Yorkers with the highest level of service possible. To do so, it is of the utmost importance that we recruit and retain a high-quality, skilled, and diverse workforce. Nearly 18 million New Yorkers rely on our employees to accurately apportion funds for schools, roads, medical care, security services, conservation programs, and much, much more. We are committed to administering the stateu2019s tax systems fairly, courteously, and cost effectively. We believe the way to do this is to partner the skills, creativity, and ingenuity of our workforce with the best technologies available. New York State is an equal opportunity employer. Itu2019s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is incompliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check(fingerprint check).Note: Due to the nature of this position, newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute. After the specified training period, employees may be allowed to submit a telecommuting application in accordance with the Departmentu2019s policy and subject to management approval. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Michael Taglione Telephone 518-408-3081 Fax Email Address Address Street WA Harriman Campus Bldg. 9, Room 256 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12227 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application, you will attach your resume & unofficial transcripts.and current NYS employees may be contacted for their social security number to verify NYS employment.Failure to provide proof that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in your application being disqualified. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMA MUST BE INCLUDEDWITH YOUR APPLICATION AND SHOW THE FOLLOWING:u2022 Your nameu2022 School nameu2022 Degree concentration or majoru2022 Degree was awardedu2022 Date degree was awardedForeign degrees must have an approved evaluation:MUST BE DETAILED:Your resume must clearly describe your experience in detail and include the length of time in each position with the month and year. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor.

Created: 2026-03-05