What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant/Accountant Trainee position at New York State Department of Labor?
37.5 Hours per weekBARGAINING UNIT: PS&T
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full TimeLOCATION: 1220 Washington Avenue State Office Campus, Building 12 Albany, NY 12226DUTIES DESCRIPTIONS: The Senior Accountant/Accountant Trainee 1/2 in the Administrative Finance Bureau duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Review and analyze program expenses versus available funding for assigned program areas on a monthly basis;
- Initiate a more detailed review of program spending to determine the cause of over or under spending issues;
- Prepare projections for funding, spending, supportable positions, and year-end financial status of assigned programs;
- Post journal entries, prepare reports and account reconciliation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: his title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Accountant Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.Accountant Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.\*Substitution
- A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation may substitute for one year of experience.Senior Accountant: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.\*Substitution
- A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles or a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: There are multiple positions available at this location (3).If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
- Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
- Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
- Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
- NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
- Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
- Paid Parental LeaveOur mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-usDOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.NOTES ON APPLYING: To apply, please copy and paste the following into your web browser: https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol The vacancy ID for this vacancy is: 202465 All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. These documents must be received by Thursday, November 27, 2025. Documents must be uploaded as unlocked and accessible attachments. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please reach out to YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation, be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.
