What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant, Accountant Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box State Aid Senior Accountant position at New York State Education Department?
Duties Description
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Chief Financial Officer is seeking candidates for a Senior Accountant position in the Office of State Aid. Duties of this positions includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS
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. At a future date (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
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses to qualify.
Senior Accountant: Candidates must have:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Accountant.
Eligible List Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Accountant Trainee 1 may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=0403001&type=Select
Eligible List Appointment to Senior Accountant: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Senior Accountant may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Senior Accountant, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=0403300&type=Select
Section 70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Senior Accountant: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.4 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Accountant Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list for this title AND possess a bachelor’s degree AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
55b/c Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent competitive appointment or contingent permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period.
This position may be filled as traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 17, 2025. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (State Aid Senior Accountant) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Holiday & Paid Time Off
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Chief Financial Officer is seeking candidates for a Senior Accountant position in the Office of State Aid. Duties of this positions includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Assist in development of the financial data collection document in BOCES or the ST-3 and edits to ensure accuracy;
- Provide technical assistance to BOCES, school districts, the Legislature, the Division of Budget, or other State agencies and other interested parties regarding the collection and reporting of the district and BOCES financial data;
- Assist in the preparation of the required annual financial reports for the Federal government, as well as handling other special requests;
- Process and review supplementary financial reports including, but not limited to, leases, rentals, capital construction, and others;
- Support associate accountant in managing state aid webpages and draft material to provide support and guidance to districts and BOCES;
- Maintain a working knowledge of state aid financial systems, such as SAMS, PMIS, BUFI, EFRT, Excel, and Access;
- Review submitted financial data to ensure that the data is accurate and contact the districts to correct errors prior to its utilization in State Aid calculations and estimates; and
- Perform annual claim verification projects on a risk adjusted basis to review district data submissions and provide a deeper level of review.
Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS
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. At a future date (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
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR a bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses to qualify.
Senior Accountant: Candidates must have:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
- A bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
- A masters or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 1 year of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
- A currently valid Certified Public Accountant License and registration issued by New York State.
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Accountant.
Eligible List Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Accountant Trainee 1 may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=0403001&type=Select
Eligible List Appointment to Senior Accountant: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list for Senior Accountant may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Senior Accountant, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=0403300&type=Select
Section 70.1 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Senior Accountant: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.4 Transfer to Accountant Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Accountant Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list for this title AND possess a bachelor’s degree AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
55b/c Appointment to Accountant Trainee 1: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
- Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
- A bachelor’s degree or higher AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
- A masters or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND 1 year of professional experience in accounting/auditing, financial internal, or field auditing OR
- A currently valid Certified Public Accountant License and registration issued by New York State.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent competitive appointment or contingent permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period.
This position may be filled as traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.
- $52,198 (Accountant Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)
- $58,247 (Accountant Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)
- $65,001 (Senior Accountant, SG-18)
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 17, 2025. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (State Aid Senior Accountant) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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- https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
- https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20 days with additional years of service.
- Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
- Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
- Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
- NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Salary : $65,001 - $82,656
