The State University Construction Fund (the "Fund") is currently seeking an Accountant to join our Controller's Services team at our office in Albany, NY.

The Accountant is expected to perform a variety of general accounting, financial, and administrative duties for both operating and capital activity. In addition, this individual is responsible for the maintenance of financial and managerial accounting related records and assist in the preparation of the Fund's financial statements and statutory reports.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of general ledger information, including preparation and posting of journal entries, and associated documentation.
• Complete reconciliations of accounting data, including cash and investment accounts, sponsored Fund accounts, the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and the Fund's internal Data Warehouse System.
• Preparation of detailed and summary accounting reports, which may include capital and operating information.
• Quality control review of the daily processed documents and evaluation of related internal controls.
• Preparation of annual audit workpapers and assist independent auditors with data requests.
• Assist with preparation of the Fund's annual Financial Statements and the independent audit of the Financial Statements.
• Preparation of monthly accounting reports used by management for operating budgeting.
• Assist with review and implementation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Assist in the preparation of various financial and statutory reports for internal and external use.
• Review of financial qualifications for low-bidders on construction contracts.
• Preparation of Project Capitalization Forms and the related assembly of documentation.
• Maintenance of the Controller's Office Procedure Manual.
• Review the work assignments of staff employees.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus a minimum of three years of accounting experience is required.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA license is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information in a clear and concise format.
• Ability to demonstrate judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail.
• Strong accounting and information technology skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

This position does not require a NYS Civil Service examination.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $86,214.00 - 126,506.00 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including New York State Pension/Retirement, Health Insurance (including Rx, Dental, and Vision), Vacation, Sick, Personal time, 13 paid holidays, Telecommuting, and much more!

Note on Telecommuting: After six months of employment, employees are eligible to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute a limited number of days, according to the Fund's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The State University Construction Fund is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,214.00 - $126,506.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person