Accountant Aide

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 personnel@troopers.ny.gov.

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