Accountant for Central Business Office at TST BOCES

TITLE: SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT

Civil Service: Competitive

Full time, 12-month position

Non-Affiliated/Employee

Administration/Central Business Office

Location: T-S-T BOCES, A-Building

DUTIES: This position involves responsibility for maintaining the accounting records of a governmental agency according to established accounting procedures and practices. The incumbent oversees financial transactions, installation and maintenance of accounting systems, payroll procedures and preparation of reports and fiscal analyses. Work is performed under general direction of the Central Business Office Executive with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or related field, including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in accounting AND two years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance of agency books and the preparation of budget and financial reports; OR Associates’ degree in above fields AND four years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance of agency books and the preparation of budget and financial reports; OR Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND six years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance of agency books and the preparation of budget and financial reports; OR Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified above.

START DATE: January 16, 2025 or as soon as possible

SALARY RANGE: $50,575-$59,500 (Based on education/experience) *Excellent benefits are available.

(There is no current Civil Service List of Eligibles – position must be filled provisionally.

CONTACT PERSON: For further information, contact Kymberlee Zimmer, 607-257-1551 x1036

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 5, 2025 or until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, and references

To apply click here: https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/8864

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,575.00 - $59,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,575 - $59,500