Non-Competitive Title

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $69,143.36 (eff. 04/01/2026)

**This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:        The work involves performing entry-level records, preparing, financial reports and other analysis and accounting activities. The work is performed in accordance with established procedures. Supervision is received from higher-level departmental employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Prepares journal entries to accounts; Performs bank reconciliations;
  • Performs financial analysis, special projects and prepares financial reports; Reconciles fixed asset accounts;
  • Analyzes general ledger accounts, grants and capital projects; Assigns vendor codes;
  • Performs ongoing file maintenance due to changes in budget and activity reflecting legislative changes, organization structure and / or changes to the IFMIS system;
  • Prepares variance analysis;
  • Attends meetings and training sessions.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of theory and practices of governmental accounting; good knowledge of principals of double entry accounting; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to maintain financial records and prepare detailed financial reports; ability to make complex arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both oral and in writing; a high degree of accuracy and sound judgment; initiative and resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, including or supplemented by a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in accounting.

NOTE:       Verifiable part-time and / or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.