Accountant
Description
Suffolk County Government Is Currently Seeking Accountants
Please Do Not Apply Here
To be considered for the Accountant role, candidates must proceed to the following link
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx
Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.
NOTE: The exam is "Accountant"
Please Proceed As Follows
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Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area , "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
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In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"
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Complete all questions and proceed as requested
Accountant Position Details
Key Elements Of The Role
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Maintains a varied and complex set of accounting records; posts entries to books from supporting records; makes adjusting entries; prepares financial statements from accounting records;
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Verifies unencumbered balances on books against the amounts reported monthly by auditors of the agency or department;
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Assists a higher-level accountant or independently establishes new accounting systems and procedures;
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Analyzes cost data of a department of institution according to labor, material and overhead costs to compute unit costs; records data for use by management; controls expenditures;
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Assists in preparing a department budget;
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Performs internal audits on accounts, payrolls, invoices and expenditures to prove mathematical correctness;
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May participate in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems;
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May supervise a number of clerical personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
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Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Pension
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Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
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Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
Salary Range: $54,392-$88,531
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
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Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting,
AND
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Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Bookkeeping experience will NOT be credited towards meeting the above minimum qualifications.
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Graduate level education, which includes at least twelve (12) accounting credits, may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
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Possession of a New York State license as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.