Accountant I

***EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Women and Minority Applicants are encouraged to Apply***

Must be a resident of the City of Syracuse or must be prepared to relocate to the City of Syracuse.

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS UNTIL THE EXAM RESULTS ARE POSTED. YOU MUST BE REACHABLE FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.

The City of Syracuse Neighborhood and Business Development Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accountant I.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is entry level professional work in maintaining accounting records, preparing reports and assisting in the establishment of new accounting systems. Under general supervision, an employee in this class maintains the accounting records of a governmental agency according to established account classifications, including cash-books, subsidiary journals and general ledgers. Employees also assist an administrative superior or higher level professional accountant in changing or establishing new accounting procedures, interfacing with computerized accounting systems, and in some instances, independently establishing less complex systems or procedures. The work requires independent judgment on technical accounting problems and is reviewed upon completion for overall standard performance. Work is also subject to periodic audit. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical employees. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to accounting transactions.

Working knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.

Working knowledge of the general principles of public finances administrations including budgeting and financial reporting.

Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of some complexity.

Ability to perform detailed work including written or numeric data and to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.

Ability to supervise a number of account clerical and general clerical workers.

Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a resident of the City of Syracuse, or must be prepared to relocate to the City of Syracuse.

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a baccalaureate degree in accounting or a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours, or its equivalent, in accounting; or,

B. Four (4) years of accounting, financial auditing, or full charge bookkeeping experience, or its part time equivalent, which is defined as experience which must have involved the accumulation of financial and statistical data into general and subsidiary ledgers and journals and the compilation of this material into financial reports* and studies; or,

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE: Work experience posting, billing, handling cash receipts, computing monthly trial balances, debits or credits, collection on accounts, or balancing internal accounts to financial statements is not qualifying work experience for this classification. Work experience as an account clerk, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, or as a payroll clerk is not qualifying work experience for this classification. Work experience as an Account Clerk I or Account Clerk II within a Department under the jurisdiction of the Onondaga County Department of Personnel is not qualifying work experience for this classification.

*Financial reporting is defined by the preparation of reports such as: estimated income; profit/loss statements; bank reconciliation; income determination; asset and-equity valuation; financial statement analysis; or computing and filing tax forms such as withholding tax, quarterly deposit tax, estimated income tax or business tax.

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources, One Park Place, 300 S. State St., 7th FL at 315-448-8780.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $49,981.00 - $57,537.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a City of Syracuse Resident or are you willing to relocate to the City of Syracuse?

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Financial auditing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,981 - $57,537