Accountant

TITLE: ACCOUNTANT Civil Service: Competitive Full time, 12-month position Non-Affiliated/Employee Administration/Central Business Office Location: T-S-T BOCES, A-Building DUTIES: This position involves responsibility for maintaining the accounting records of a governmental agency according to established accounting procedures and practices. The incumbent oversees financial transactions, installation and maintenance of accounting systems, payroll procedures and preparation of reports and fiscal analyses. Work is performed under general direction of the Central Business Office Executive with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or related field, including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in accounting AND two years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance of agency books and the preparation of budget and financial reports; OR Associates’ degree in above fields AND four years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance of agency books and the preparation of budget and financial reports; OR Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND six years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) accounting or auditing experience involving the maintenance of agency books and the preparation of budget and financial reports; OR Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified above. START DATE: as soon as possible SALARY RANGE: $50,575-$59,500 (Based on education/experience) *Excellent benefits are available. (There is no current Civil Service List of Eligibles – position must be filled provisionally. Appointee must take, pass and be reachable on the next civil service exam given for this title to remain in the position on a permanent basis.) CONTACT PERSON: For further information, contact Kymberlee Zimmer, 607-257-1551 x1036 APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2024 or until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, and references *Must complete county on-line job application, please visit: www.tompkinscountyny.gov/personnel Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,575.00 - $59,500.00 per year Experience: GAAP: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: CPA (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Ithaca, NY 14850 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person