Senior Accountant / Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)

Duties

Preparing required work papers, reports, and Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) for federal grants.
Preparing justifications for federal grant draw requests.
Reviewing federal grant refund transactions and preparing documents to return the funds to the Federal government.
Reviewing and approving General Ledger and Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers.
Reviewing and assigning TDS codes for staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Additional Qualifications

• Accountant Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14):
  • A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; OR
  • A bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
• Accountant Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16):
  • One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
  • A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation may substitute for one year of experience.
• Senior Accountant (SG-18):
  • Two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
  • A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
  • A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.

Additional Comments

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position, which are detailed above. Please specify in your cover letter or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications when responding to this posting. For example, you should provide specific date ranges for qualifying experience, qualifying education or certifications, or the age range of individuals served. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Background Investigation Requirements

• Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• State and federal Criminal History Record Checks
• Screening against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
• Check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) for Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Contact Information

Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address: eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address: Bureau of Personnel - LEB, 52 Washington Street, 231 North