Systems Accountant

Systems Accountant (Anticipated Permanent or PROVISIONAL)

One Niagara Plaza Buffalo, NY 

 Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

Annual Salary Range: $62,419- $89,296 (CSEA Job Grade 11)

*There is a permanent vacancy anticipated in the department of Probation. Selection for Permanent appointment will be made from reachable candidates on the eligible list or if the list is exhausted, the selection will be Provisional from the posting. A provisional hire will require taking a future civil service examination. Selection for permanent appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.*

The work involves performing professional accounting systems analysis work; assisting in the design, development and implementation of accounting systems controls and applications pertaining to an integrated financial management system. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Systems Accountant and other higher ranking employees. The incumbent may train and/or supervise lower-level accounting and clerical employees. Does related work as required.

• Conducts studies and makes evaluations of existing departmental accounting operations, fiscal controls, accounting standards and forms, in both computerized and non-automated accounting systems;
• Participates in the design and development of all types of accounting systems controls and applications, and works with the Division of Data Processing in the design and technical development of computerized applications;
• Prepares work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports concerning accounting systems analysis and design;
• Assists in testing accounting controls incorporated into computerized and non-automated fiscal control systems;
• Assists in orienting and training departmental personnel on the County’s accounting systems;
• Participates in discussions relating to fiscal matters, systems review plans, and findings with departmental personnel;
• Prepares written modifications and additions to the County’s Accounting Policies Manual.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field including or supplemented by a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in accounting and four (4) years of accounting experience, at least (1) year of which must have been in the area of systems.

NOTE: Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required accounting experience, but may not be substituted for the required experience in the area of systems.  

Examples of acceptable accounting experience are full-charge bookkeeper*, junior accountant and similar positions. *Bookkeeper responsible for a full set of financial records including General Ledger and all subsidiaries. Examples of unacceptable experience are: account-clerical experience and experience limited to posting, maintaining, examining or preparing one or more of the following: voucher register, sales register, cashbook, insurance register, accounts receivable ledger, accounts payable ledger, any other special journal or subsidiary ledger; or experience preparing income tax returns. Accounting – recording, classifying, verifying, reporting and analysis of financial data.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Richard Robillard, Commissioner Erie County Probation Department

                1 Niagara Plaza - Room 112; Buffalo, NY 14202

This notice will be posted from August 20, 2024, through and including September 13, 2024. Applications received after 4:00 P.M., September 13, 2024, will not be considered.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.