Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Health 

Division/Work Unit: Accounting 

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Salary: Job Group 09  Starting salary for external candidates: $55,590. (Non-Negotiable)

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Appointment Type: Temporary

Provisional Appointment Notice 

This position is classified within the competitive class of the New York State Civil Service system and, as such, is subject to the examination and appointment requirements prescribed by Civil Service Law. Permanent appointment will be contingent upon success in a future civil service examination and subsequent placement on the resulting eligible list. Being reachable on the eligible list does not guarantee permanent appointment. Appointments will be made in accordance with the New York State Civil Service Law, including “Rule-of-Three”.

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Location: Erie County Department of Health- 95 Franklin St. Buffalo, New York 14202

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves responsibility for verifying the accounts of County departments and outside agencies. The incumbent maintains general ledgers and journals and other general books of account. In some departments, the incumbent supervises a clerical staff and under direction of a higher-level administrator, is in charge of business office function, such as financial reports, budgeting, supply and purchasing.

Typical Work Activities

• Maintenance of general books according to established account classifications, including general ledgers and journals;
• Studies business and accounting procedures and recommends changes;
• Balances accounts and ledgers;
• Compiles data, prepares and submits periodic reports of the conditions of various accounts;

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree** in business administration or related field, including or supplemented by twentyfour (24) semester credit hours** in accounting and one (1) year of accounting*^* and/or auditing^**^ experience 

*^* ACCOUNTING - Recording, classifying, verifying, reporting and analysis of financial data.

^**^AUDITING - Confirmation and documenting the veracity of data.

Special Requirements: N/A

Criminal Background Check

In accordance with New York State law, a criminal background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment has been made. A prior conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment, unless required by law or directly related to the duties of the position. Certain positions may be subject to additional background screening based on statutory or regulatory requirements.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for one remote work day per week, subject to departmental needs and supervisory approval, after successful completion of the probationary period. Participation in remote work is not guaranteed and may be modified or revoked at any time.

Diversity Statement

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Visa Sponsorship

Erie County does not sponsor employment-based visa status for any position. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This Notice Will be posted for the period: Through and Including: May 28, 2025 - June 10, 2025

PLEASE REPLY IN WRITING (RESUME/TRANSCRIPT) TO: Tia Johnson, 95 FRANKLIN ST. ROOM 604, BUFFALO NY 14202 OR EMAIL TIA.JOHNSON@ERIE.GOV