Provisional - Junior Accountant

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES seeks a professional accountant to perform standard accounting duties under supervision in Nassau County. The role involves preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and overseeing clerical accounting staff as needed.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits, and be eligible to work in Nassau County. Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures is expected; on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits from a regionally accredited or NYS college/university.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting functions as directed.
• Assists in preparing financial reports.
• Assists in preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Supervises clerical accounting staff as required.
• Acts for supervisor in absence.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Financial statement interpretation

Detail-oriented

Office procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits

Job description

Applicant MUST be a Nassau County resident and meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for this position.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs professional accounting functions in accordance with established procedures and regulations; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:

Under general direction of an accountant, the duties require the use of independent judgment in following prescribed procedures in performing financial account-keeping functions and may include the direction of a group of clerical assistants.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• 1. Performs professional accounting functions as directed.
• 2. Assists in the preparation of all financial reports.
• 3. Assists in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• 4. Supervises clerical accounting staff, as required.
• 5. Acts for, and in place of, superior in his absence.

TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 1.Knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices of accounting.
• 2.Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• 3.Ability to interpret financial statements and prepare accounting reports.
• 4.Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university including or supplemented by 24 credits in Accounting.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.