Accountant

NY HELP No

Agency DASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

Title Accountant

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $50039 to $66665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Duties Description Primary PurposeUnder general supervision, the Accountant performs professional accounting tasks, including the preparation, review, processing, analysis and/or supervision of financial account records relating to accounts receivable, investments, and other financial activities.Essential FunctionsVerify, analyze, record and reconcile data from various sources (bank statements, client agreements, bond documents, etc.) to the financial management system, investment management system, debt management system and various other PC applications/databases.Perform or assist with complex financial calculations and moderately difficult financial analysis asCreate and/or maintain various schedules, reports, spreadsheets, databases and/orPerform and/or oversee the recording and reconciliation of financial data from various sources to various internal systems/applications including data transfer betweenDraft journal, budget, receipt and receivablePrepare invoices for various fees, debt service, rents and projectMonitor and report on various financial data, such as account balances, disbursements, receipts/receivables, debt/debt service, investments and creditAssist with the development and maintenance of financial management systems including set-up and maintenance of records, data integrity review, interfaces, periodic processes andImport and/or export data among internal and externalCoordinate with appropriate DASNY units in the set-up, monitoring and reporting of construction, health care and operating projects.Prepare or review financial statements and reports for internal and externalWork directly with employees, clients and trustees to research and resolve conflicts/problems/issues.Assist with tasks related to the annual audit, such as the preparation and review of year-end financial statements, performing special calculations and drafting year-end journalAssist in ensuring the accuracy of information received, entered into and extracted from various systems applications.Create reports using the financial management system, Clearwater, or other systemsAssist in ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, financial standards/practices, and DASNY policies and procedures.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesMay train and evaluateAssist with the documentation and implementation ofAssist with internal controls implementation, review, andUndertake special assignments as assignedMust maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leaveMust adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology (Standards can be found on the Intranet).SupervisionSupervision of employees may be required.Physical/Mental/Visual DemandsOccasional travel may be required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires complex and time-pressured decision-making. Overtime or extended work hours may be required.Work EnvironmentStandard office environment including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler, three-hole punch, date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree; or an Associate's degree plus three years relevant work experience; or a High School diploma or equivalent plus four years of relevant DASNY accounting experience with a basic knowledge of debits/credits.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field plus one-year of professional accounting experience with the application of basic accounting principles and financial statement preparation.Essential SkillsBasic knowledge of accountingExcellent mathematicalDemonstrated analytical and conceptualProficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.Excellent oral and written communicationsDemonstrated organizational skills and ability toDemonstrated ability to work independently and exercise soundDemonstrated accuracy and attention to detail

Additional Comments Benefits information: DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Choice of several health insurance plansDental & vision insuranceMembership in the NYS Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Investment Plan13 vacation days per year13 sick days per year 5 days of personal leave per year12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)Tuition reimbursementTraining & development opportunities We offer additional benefits, which include: Limited Work from Home (LWFH) - additional telecommute days according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.

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Name Maria Pantuosco

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

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