FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT YOUTH BUREAU

Location: City of Ithaca, NY

Department: Youth Bureau

Classification: Competitive

Bargaining Unit: CSEA Administrative Unit

Salary: $24.82/Hour

Hours: 20 Hours/Week



Position Description: This work involves responsibility for the independent performance of
responsible account-keeping procedures in maintaining and checking financial accounts and
records. The work requires decision making as to methods to be used and classification of
records and accounts. The incumbent is responsible for entering and retrieving information using
computer database/spreadsheet software. This position differs from Financial Clerk in that the
duties are more complex and represent a higher level of responsibility and independent judgment
in the performance of work assignments. The position differs from that of Office Manager and
Fiscal Manager in that the supervision of subordinate financial staff is not a responsibility of this
position. The work is performed under general supervision and although the incumbent may train
new or lower-level staff, daily supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Does related work
as required.


To view the complete job description, visit: Financial Management Assistant job description.



Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid or
volunteer equivalent, maintaining financial accounts and records.


NOTE: Successfully completed college coursework in accounting, business administration or a
closely related field may be substituted for the required work experience, with thirty (30) credit
hours of college coursework in the above fields being equivalent to one (1) year of full-time work
experience. The coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by
a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S.
Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s coursework was
completed at an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant
must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide
this service can be found at
responsible for payment of the required evaluation fee.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending
the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment
will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score.



Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.



Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA Administrative collective bargaining
unit.



Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact

the Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at (607) 274-6539 or by email to
[email protected].

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people

of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people
with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent

with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS
DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested
without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607)-274-
6539 or contact us by email using [email protected].

Application Materials Required:

 City of Ithaca application
 Copy of high school transcript.

Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2026. Submit required application materials to:



Attn: City of Ithaca

Human Resources Department


All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do
not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of
applications.

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Issued: April 29, 2026