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    Accountant II - Albany, United States - DASNY (Dormitory Authority

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    Position Title:Accountant II

    Location:Albany, NY

    Department:Financial Management, Accounting

    Grade/Classification:3 (D1) - Para & Entry Level Professional II

    Salary Range:$59,343 - $76,217

    Bargaining Unit:CSEA

    FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

    Last Revised: March 12, 2024

    Primary Purpose

    Under general supervision, the Accountant II performs and/or reviews day-to-day financial activities, such as general accounting, accounts receivable, and the preparation of financial statements. The Accountant II also assists with the supervision of general accounting and financial reporting, unit staff and staff work.

    Essential Functions
    • Verify, analyze, record and reconcile data from various sources (bank statements, client agreements, bond documents, etc.) to the financial management system, investment management system, debt management system and various other PC applications/databases.
    • Review, perform or assist with complex financial calculations and moderately difficult financial analysis as directed.
    • Review, create and/or maintain various schedules, reports, spreadsheets, databases and/or files.
    • Review or prepare disbursement funding for various public clients and review or maintain related schedules.
    • Perform and/or oversee the recording and reconciliation of financial data from various sources to various internal systems/applications including data transfer between systems.
    • Review, approve, post or draft journal, budget, receipt and receivable entries.
    • Prepare invoices for various fees, debt service, rents and project funds.
    • Monitor and report on various financial data, such as account balances, disbursements, receipts/receivables, debt/debt service, and investments.
    • Assist with the development and maintenance of financial management systems including set-up and maintenance of records, data integrity review, interfaces, periodic processes and troubleshooting.
    • Import and/or export data among internal and external applications.
    • Coordinate with appropriate DASNY units in the set-up, monitoring and reporting of construction, health care and operating projects.
    • Prepare or review financial statements and reports for internal and external parties.
    • Work directly with employees, clients and trustees to research and resolve conflicts/problems/issues.
    • Assist with tasks related to the annual audit, such as the preparation and review of year-end financial statements.
    • Assist with the preparation of DASNY's annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
    • Assist in ensuring the accuracy of information received, entered into and extracted from various systems applications.
    • Create reports using JDE, Clearwater, or other systems applications.
    • Assist in ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, financial standards/practices, and DASNY policies and procedures.
    Other Duties and Responsibilities
    • May train and evaluate employees.
    • Assist with the documentation and implementation of procedures.
    • Assist with internal controls implementation, review, and testing.
    • Undertake special assignments as directed.
    • Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
    • Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology Services. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).
    Supervision

    Supervision of employees may be required.

    Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

    Occasional travel may be required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires complex and time-pressured decision-making. Overtime or extended work hours may be required.

    Work Environment

    Standard office environment including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler, three-hole punch, date stamp, shredder.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration plus two years professional accounting experience; or Associates degree plus 4 years of relevant accounting experience; or High School diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant DASNY accounting experience with working knowledge of accounting principles.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration plus two years professional accounting experience; or Associates degree plus 4 years of relevant accounting experience; or High School diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant DASNY accounting experience with working knowledge of accounting principles.

    Essential Skills
    • Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles.
    • Excellent mathematical skills.
    • Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
    • Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
    • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
    • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
    • Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
    Benefits information:

    DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.

    We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
    • Choice of several health insurance plans
    • Dental & vision insurance
    • Membership in the NYS Retirement System
    • Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
    • 13 vacation days per year
    • 13 sick days per year
    • 5 days of personal leave per year
    • 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Training & development opportunities
    We offer additional benefits, which includes:
    • Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
    • Limited Work from Home (LWFH) - additional telecommute days according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
    • DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the website.

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