Staff Accountant, Small Business SSBCI

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 04/03/24 Applications Due07/03/24 Vacancy ID155365 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPNo AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS TitleStaff Accountant, Small Business SSBCI Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitNone listed Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $68000 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 5:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes County New York Street Address 633 Third Avenue City New York StateNY Zip Code10017 Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Related Field.

Relevant Experience Required: 3-4 years proven accounting/finance experience; Government or non-profit experience preferred.

Knowledge Required: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (PowerPoint a plus); Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Experience analyzing audited financial statements; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Skilled in accounting software systems, PeopleSoft experience a plus; Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

* Position expected to work onsite and hybrid consistent with New York State.

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for recording the activities of certain subsidiaries/economic programs, including preparation of monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations and account analyses.

Responsible for reconciling expense and cash activities for special large economic development programs related to the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

WORK PERFORMED: Ø Record all transactions for assigned programs/subsidiaries.

Ø Prepare monthly journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations.

Ø Prepare monthly payment authorization forms related to specific ESD fund disbursements and provide general ledger coding for payments as needed.

Ø Perform other accounting functions such as review of invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, cash deposits for assigned ESD programs and subsidiaries.

Ø Assist program staff with reporting, as necessary.

Ø Prepare audit work papers for internal and external auditors.

Ø Prepare journal entries to record all program transactions.

Ø Analyze and reconcile all programmatic income and expense accounts.

Ø Act as backup to the Staff Accountant of Empire State New Markets Corporation.

Ø Perform tasks, analyses and projects as assigned.

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Name Joyel Abdul, Talent and Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources Dept.

Telephone N/A Fax N/A Email Address Address Street 633 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume.

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