Staff Accountant Job at Empire State Development in New York

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Base pay range

$70,400.00/yr - $76,000.00/yr

Description

Duties Description

• Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
  
  

Basic Function

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for recording the activities of certain subsidiaries/economic programs, including preparation of monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations and account analyses. The role will also be responsible for reconciling expenses and cash activities for special large economic development programs.

Work Performed

• Record all transactions for assigned programs/subsidiaries.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly payment authorization forms related to specific ESD fund disbursements and provide general ledger coding for payments as needed.
• Perform other accounting functions such as review of invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, cash deposits for assigned ESD programs and subsidiaries.
• Assist program staff with reporting as necessary.
• Prepare audit work papers for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare journal entries to record all program transactions.
• Analyze and reconcile all programmatic income and expense accounts.
• Act as backup to the Staff Accountant of Empire State New Markets Corporation.
• Perform tasks, analyses and projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.

Relevant Experience required: A minimum of 3-4 years proven accounting/finance experience; Government or non-profit experience preferred.

Knowledge Required: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook (PowerPoint a plus); Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Experience analyzing audited financial statements; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Skilled in accounting software systems, PeopleSoft experience a plus; Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.

Additional Comments

Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Economic Programs

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