Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
Job Category : Finance, Accounting & Auditing
Requisition Number : ACCOU001612
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Posted: October 10, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Albany, NY 12207, USA
Description Position Title:
Accountant
Location:
Albany, NY
Grade/Classification:
2 (D1) – Para/Entry Level Professional
Salary Range:
$50,039 - $66,665
Bargaining Unit:
CSEA
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Last Revised:
September 25, 2025
Primary Purpose Under general supervision, the Accountant performs professional accounting tasks, including the preparation, review, processing, analysis and/or supervision of financial account records relating to accounts receivable, investments, and other financial activities.
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.
Perform or assist with complex financial calculations and moderately difficult financial analysis as
Create and/or maintain various schedules, reports, spreadsheets, databases and/or
Perform and/or oversee the recording and reconciliation of financial data from various sources to various internal systems/applications including data transfer between
Draft journal, budget, receipt and receivable
Prepare invoices for various fees, debt service, rents and project
Monitor and report on various financial data, such as account balances, disbursements, receipts/receivables, debt/debt service, investments and credit
Assist with the development and maintenance of financial management systems including set-up and maintenance of records, data integrity review, interfaces, periodic processes and
Import and/or export data among internal and external
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
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, performing special calculations and drafting year-end journal
Assist in ensuring the accuracy of information received, entered into and extracted from various systems applications.
Create reports using the financial management system, Clearwater, or other systems
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
Assist with the documentation and implementation of
Assist with internal controls implementation, review, and
Undertake special assignments as assigned
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology (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.
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; or an Associates degree plus three years relevant work experience; or a High School diploma or equivalent plus four years of relevant DASNY accounting experience with a basic knowledge of debits/credits.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field plus one-year of professional accounting experience with the application of basic accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
Basic knowledge of accounting
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual
Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
Excellent oral and written communications
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound
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
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)
We offer additional benefits, which include:
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 Studentaid.gov website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : ACCOU001612
Apply now
Posted: October 10, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Albany, NY 12207, USA
Description Position Title:
Accountant
Location:
Albany, NY
Grade/Classification:
2 (D1) – Para/Entry Level Professional
Salary Range:
$50,039 - $66,665
Bargaining Unit:
CSEA
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Last Revised:
September 25, 2025
Primary Purpose Under general supervision, the Accountant performs professional accounting tasks, including the preparation, review, processing, analysis and/or supervision of financial account records relating to accounts receivable, investments, and other financial activities.
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.
Perform or assist with complex financial calculations and moderately difficult financial analysis as
Create and/or maintain various schedules, reports, spreadsheets, databases and/or
Perform and/or oversee the recording and reconciliation of financial data from various sources to various internal systems/applications including data transfer between
Draft journal, budget, receipt and receivable
Prepare invoices for various fees, debt service, rents and project
Monitor and report on various financial data, such as account balances, disbursements, receipts/receivables, debt/debt service, investments and credit
Assist with the development and maintenance of financial management systems including set-up and maintenance of records, data integrity review, interfaces, periodic processes and
Import and/or export data among internal and external
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
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, performing special calculations and drafting year-end journal
Assist in ensuring the accuracy of information received, entered into and extracted from various systems applications.
Create reports using the financial management system, Clearwater, or other systems
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
Assist with the documentation and implementation of
Assist with internal controls implementation, review, and
Undertake special assignments as assigned
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology (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.
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; or an Associates degree plus three years relevant work experience; or a High School diploma or equivalent plus four years of relevant DASNY accounting experience with a basic knowledge of debits/credits.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field plus one-year of professional accounting experience with the application of basic accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
Basic knowledge of accounting
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual
Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
Excellent oral and written communications
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound
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
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)
We offer additional benefits, which include:
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 Studentaid.gov website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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