What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Ulster County Department of Mental Health?
DATE: February 22, 2024
TO: ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
(This is a competitive class position and there is currently open
competitive and promotional lists.)
FROM: Tara McDonald, Commissioner of Mental Health
368 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
JOB VACANCY: Accountant / Permanent/Provisional / Full-Time / Benefited
LOCATION: Mental Health Bldg.
SALARY: $33.34 / hour (Grade 15)
FILL DATE: March 14, 2024
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class has responsibility for the performance of complex
accounting duties in an office of Ulster County Government. The work is performed according to general guidelines with a
minimum of supervision required. Supervision is exercised over the work of account clerical staff as needed. Does related
work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern
governmental accounting procedures and practices; good knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting the
operation of an office of county government; good knowledge of appropriation budgeting procedures and practices;
working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; ability to prepare financial statements and a variety of
complex financial reports; ability to communicate and deal effectively with others; thoroughness; dependability; honesty;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or substantially similar field from a regionally
accredited or New York State registered college or university including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in
accounting and one (1) year of full time paid post degree accounting experience.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.34 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours in Accounting?
- Do you have 1-year full time paid Accounting experience post-bachelor’s degree?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33