Review Vacancy
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleAssociate Accountant - VID 222361
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
• Direct oversight of the Capital Assets Unit which includes maintaining organization of tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, and making suggestions for improving processes.
• Review and update all policies, procedures, letters, and forms within the unit as necessary.
• Maintain the Capital Asset Module of the Statewide Financial System.
• Develop a risk assessment process.
• Create annual and five-year site visit plans.
• Analyze data and identify high priority site visits.
• Oversee the issuance of biennial letters and responses.
• Review all preliminary site visit findings.
• Oversee the escalation process of findings, biennial process, and year-end requests for information.
• Perform periodic review of on-site field reviews by staff.
• Perform periodic site visits to verify the accuracy of reported capital assets by State agencies.
• Maintain the Capital Asset Module of the Statewide Financial System.
• Review, approve and post asset transactions entered by agencies.
• Make adjusting entries.
• Address agency questions and concerns and provide reports as requested.
• Direct and prepare outreach, training, and educational materials to include Tutorials, Capital Assets Manual, and any departmental presentations.
• Work with OGS Real Estate to ensure continuity between the SFS Real Estate Module and the SFS Asset Module.
• Prepare and review yearly Asset Management Reports to be sent to the Office of the State Comptroller for the State’s Annual Financial Statements.
• Act as the point of contact for annual and other audits performed by an outside Accounting Firm, Office of State Comptroller, or Internal Audit.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including monitoring performance and training staff as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or any bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing, and completion of a two-year traineeship.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME, YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.