ACCOUNTANT CONTROLLER

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Finance Office
Classification: Competitive
Bargaining Unit: Executive
Salary: $64,462 - $77,35

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for independently maintaining a system of accounts
in proper balance according to a legally prescribed system of accounts, and for furnishing dependable financial
statements and reports. The work may also involve the analysis and revision of accounting forms, practices
and procedures. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed for the
exercise of independent judgment in accounting matters. Supervision may be exercised over the work of
clerical assistants. The incumbent does related work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit: Accountant job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Completion of two (2) years of college with a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in accounting and

four (4) years of full-time paid accounting or auditing experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, two
(2) years of which must have involved maintaining or auditing double-entry books of a business
including the general ledger, maintaining a governmental agency’s books involving appropriation
accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports, or auditing such books or financial
records in the field; or

B. Possession of a bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by the completion of twenty-four (24)

credit hours in accounting, and two (2) years of the specialized experience as outlined in (A) above;
or

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

Note: College degrees must have been awarded by, and college 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 degree
was awarded by, or 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
Applicants are 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 Executive Unit Agreement.

Supplemental Information:

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

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

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

Application Materials Required:
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City of Ithaca application 
Copy of college transcript

Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2025. Submit required application materials to:

Website:
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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Re-Issued: October 24, 2025