Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePrincipal Accountant - 94112

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Administration / Fiscal Management Group

GNARESP Corning Tower, 27th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is located in the eFMAP/data unit of the Medicaid Financial Management, Division of Administration, NYS Department of Health.

The Principal Accountant will have primary responsibility for the following critical functions:

- Identifying weaknesses and gaps in underlying systems (eMedNY, MDW, Tableau). (E.g.: system-generated reports do not provide the data needed to conform to newly released federal reporting requirements.)

- Designing solutions (E.g. articulating the modifications to the reports needed to conform to the Federal requirement.)

- Developing solutions in collaboration with other staff in Finance, Program and Systems (E.g. modifying the asks in consideration of system or other limitations)

- Implementing and testing such solutions (E.g. confirming that the data reported matches the data expected)

- Performance of the quarterly Federal Test, to evaluate State compliance with requirements to maintain eligibility for enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) funds, totaling $4.6 billion annually

- Acting as a liaison between the state and local districts for all matters associated with statutory annual contributions

- Supervising a team of accountants in support of the above functions

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Principal Accountant, Grade 27.

Permanent Transfer:
New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Principal Accountant under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, it is preferred that the incumbent have the following abilities and qualifications:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards, the OSC GFO and Fund Classification Manual, or other similar federal or state government compliance requirements.

• Ability through technical skills to parse data sets and identify pertinent information and possess an ability to communicate results through oral and written communication in a manner that is easy to read, and understandable to those without an accounting background.

• Experience using the Statewide Financial System.

- Experience with the Medicaid program

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/PA/94112

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on Applying
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/PA/94112 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/PA/94112, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.