Kathy M. Sheehan Human Resources Albany City Hall
Mayor Tatiana Diaz 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301

(p) 518-434-5049

(f) 518-434-5269

Notice of Job Opening

Position: Accountant

Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the enclosed job

description.

• PLEASE NOTE: This position is in the competitive class and will be

filled on a provisional basis pending the outcome of the civil service

examination.

Department: Water & Water Supply

Number of Vacancies
1

to be filled:

$52,000-$70,000 annually
Rate of Pay:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Application Deadline: Until Filled

All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov

to be considered for the job opening.

Residency Requirement: YES

Per City Code § 62-1, all individuals hired by the City of Albany

municipal government must be or become residents of the City of

Albany within 180 days of hire. Failure to move into the City shall be

deemed a voluntary resignation.

The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023

City of Albany Municipal

Competitive

Revised: 10/25/23

ACCOUNTANT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent performs lower

level accounting work in sustaining and reconciling various City accounts. Unique to this

position is the responsibility of the incumbent to classify continuous recurring revenue in

order to provide timely notification to generate investments. Work assignments are received

from the department head and/or higher level manager and work is performed within an

established system of accounts. Limited independent judgment is exercised in applying

established accounting procedures. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff.

Work is reviewed through analysis of accounts and records and through discussions on

problems or details encountered.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Reconciles daily revenues by verifying the accounts, balancing cash against ledgers to
assemble the daily deposit for each of the City’s accounts;

Reconciles cash flow for all City revenue including: property tax payments, parking
tickets, water bills, building permits, marriage licenses, etc.;

Classifies continuous recurring revenue in order to provide timely notification to the
Deputy in order to generate investments;

Prepares refund warrants;

Maintains account-keeping records and reports;

Accumulates data and may assist in the preparation of the budget and other fiscal and
special financial reports;

Reconciles receipt of all City revenues against general ledgers;

Posts to journals and subsidiary ledgers;

Suggests and recommends methods of improving data entry practices and procedures for
subordinate staff;

May use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail
and database software in performing work assignments;

Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;

Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of City revenue sources and their corresponding accounts and funds;

Good knowledge of City fees associated with licensing and permits, taxes receivable, trust
funds, Federal, State and County revenue;

Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices and procedures;

Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;

Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment;

Ability to accurately prepare and maintain general journals and ledgers;

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Ability to assist in the preparation of special periodic financial reports;

Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate staff;

Ability to work accurately;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or one accredited

by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree or higher

in accounting, business administration or a closely related field; OR

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equiva1ency diploma and

two (2) years of experience in account-keeping, bookkeeping or auditing work; OR

C. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A)

and (B) above.

• A transcript of courses must be submitted if a candidate wishes to qualify under Section

(A) of the minimum qualifications.

Promotional Field: Two (2) years of full time permanent competitive class status as a Tax
Record Clerk in the City of Albany and employed as a Tax Record Clerk with the City at the
time of application and appointment.

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