Accountant Aide (NY HELPS)

Duties

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in response to inquiries from state agencies, employees and auditors from other agencies, control agencies, financial institutions.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of principles, theories, techniques, and procedures of modern accounting and auditing.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of NYS and bank accounting systems and Department policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Adhere to the time and attendance policies of the Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Twelve semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of 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.

• Accountant Aide (journey level)
• Trainee 2: Nine credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and 18 months 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.
• Trainee 1: Six credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and one year 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.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

• NYS employees with one year or more of permanent, contingent permanent or 55-B/C service in a title that is eligible for 70.1 transfer under Civil Service Law OR Reachable on the appropriate Civil Service Eligible list OR eligible via 55-b/c if open competitive minimum qualifications are met with an active 55-b/c eligibility letter.
• This position may also be filled at the traineeship level with the following requirements if all criteria are met:
• Trainee 1: 6 accounting credits completed. [Equated to salary grade 09 = $40,720]
• Trainee 2: 9 accounting credits completed. [Equated to salary grade 11 = $45,494]
• Advancement to journey level Accountant Aide: 12 accounting credits. [Equated to salary grade 13 = $50,844]

Additional Comments: New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).