DATE: February 22, 2024

TO: ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

(This is a competitive class position and there is currently open

competitive and promotional lists.)

FROM: Tara McDonald, Commissioner of Mental Health

368 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

JOB VACANCY: Accountant / Permanent/Provisional / Full-Time / Benefited

LOCATION: Mental Health Bldg.

SALARY: $33.34 / hour (Grade 15)

FILL DATE: March 14, 2024

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class has responsibility for the performance of complex

accounting duties in an office of Ulster County Government. The work is performed according to general guidelines with a

minimum of supervision required. Supervision is exercised over the work of account clerical staff as needed. Does related

work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern

governmental accounting procedures and practices; good knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting the

operation of an office of county government; good knowledge of appropriation budgeting procedures and practices;

working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; ability to prepare financial statements and a variety of

complex financial reports; ability to communicate and deal effectively with others; thoroughness; dependability; honesty;

physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or substantially similar field from a regionally

accredited or New York State registered college or university including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in

accounting and one (1) year of full time paid post degree accounting experience.

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL

PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.34 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours in Accounting?
• Do you have 1-year full time paid Accounting experience post-bachelor’s degree?

Work Location: In person