Associate Accountant (Open to current NYS/SED Employees only), Box CFO-757/53113 Position Available In Albany, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Education Department, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Associate Accountant (Open to current NYS/SED Employees only), Box

CFO-757/53113

The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 23 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of State Aid The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12234 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking applicants to fill an Associate Accountant position in the Office of State Aid (OSA). OSA is responsible for the calculation, payment, audit, and projection of approximately $33 billion in State funds, which are distributed to school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) annually in support of public, elementary, and secondary education in New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate the update of the

BOCES SA-111

(Annual Financial Statement Form) in conjunction with the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) and various internal NYSED units.

• Design and maintain the web-based State Aid Management System (SAMS) software program’s components responsible for the BOCES financial data.
• Utilize SAMS to conduct and manage the annual review of the 37 BOCES SA-111s and claim submissions or revisions.
• Respond to BOCES requests for additional information or guidance.
• Oversee SAMS data reporting for use in State Aid reporting, calculations, and payments for BOCES.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to BOCES representatives and administrators regarding best practices in BOCES reporting, State Aid requirements and claim submissions.
• Oversee the development and implementation of BOCES claim verification projects.
• Develop and distribute required financial summary reports and data sets used by BOCES, NYSED and other State agencies for the purposes of State and federal reporting.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and requests for analysis of financial data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training and informational material for BOCES to best navigate SAMS and related BOCES reporting.
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement to State Aid business processes, and assist in the re-engineering and enhancement of the SAMS system, and
• Supervise Senior Accountants and lower-level clerical staff, as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Reassignment:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Accountant.

Eligible List Appointment:

Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Section 70.1

Transfer:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-21 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Transfer candidates must possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

https:

//careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Provisional Appointment:

In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee with ONE year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an eligible title AND have 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate Accountant when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. A list of qualifying titles can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/38-958010.cfm?live=false Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This will be a permanent or temporary provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Provisional candidates must take or have taken the examination for Associate Accountant when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position leads to a maximum salary of $109,650 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 27, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-757/53113) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for

New York State:

• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 27, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-757/53113) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.