Senior Accountant, G-18 or Accountant Trainee… at New York… · Albany

Summary: The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Senior Accountant or Accountant Trainee for a two-year traineeship leading to a Senior Accountant position. The role involves performing audits, assisting in audit program development, and requires strong computer and communication skills. Responsibilities: - Perform audits using established audit programs and templates, and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards - Conduct audits independently and with a team - Assist in creating and updating audit programs and templates when necessary - Must have excellent computer skills and software proficiency - Excellent oral and written communication skills required Required Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles - A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles or a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles - A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation may substitute for one year of experience - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses - Excellent computer skills and software proficiency - Excellent oral and written communication skills Required Skills: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Internal Auditing, Field Auditing, Accounting Systems Management, Financial Statement Preparation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, Audit Program Development Benefits: Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Pension, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Coverage, Flex Spending, Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program, Health Care Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Transportation Savings Program, Employee Assistance Programs