Find & Apply For Accountant Jobs in Watertown, New York

STARTING DATE

As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current handbook. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, dental/vision/hearing reimbursement, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous vacation, sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES

This position involves responsibility for maintaining the accounting records of a governmental agency according to established accounting procedures and practices. The incumbent oversees financial transactions, payroll procedures and preparation of reports and fiscal analyses. Work is performed under general direction of a higher-level employee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff. Does related work as required. Performs general accounting duties such as maintaining a general ledger, making journal entries, advising supervisors in regard to appropriate balances and fund transfers, and reconciling trial balances, bank statements and accounts.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or related field, including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in accounting, and one year of accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance or auditing of double entry books of a business, including the general ledger, or in the maintenance of governmental agency books involving appropriation accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports. Applicant must meet civil service requirements and pass a civil service examination with results being reachable status.