Water & Water Supply
Senior Accountant
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
57,200 - $85,800
Annually
Are you ready to embrace an accounting role that combines professional expertise, supervisory responsibilities, and the freedom to make independent decisions? The Water department is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in our department's financial health. You'll handle accounting functions related to books and records assigned, assist with banking activities such as wires and book transfers, and address bank reconciling items. If you're an experienced Accountant who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey filled with growth and opportunity. Join us today!
Department:
Water & Water Supply
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
Strong working knowledge and skills using MS Excel;
Good knowledge of GAAP and GAAP practices and procedures;
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining computerized accounting systems and software applications;
Working knowledge of automated data processing systems;
Ability to develop and implement standard and special accounting methods, procedures, forms and records;
Ability to apply established accounting and auditing principles and techniques;
Ability to plan, supervise and evaluate the work of others;
Ability to maintain and interpret accounts and records of a automated accounting system;
Ability to design, prepare and analyze accounting records and reports;
High degree of accuracy;
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Sound professional judgment;
Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in accounting or closely related field and two (2) years full-time paid satisfactory experience as a professional accountant; OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in accounting or closely related field and minimum of 12 semester credit hours in accounting* and four (4) years full-time paid satisfactory experience as a professional accountant; OR
C. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Substitutions: Satisfactory completion of 30 credits towards a Master’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. *A transcript of courses is required to qualify under Section (B) of the minimum qualifications.