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Staff Accountant

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$72K - $76K/yr

Act as backup to the Staff Accountant of Empire State New Markets Corporation. * Perform tasks, analyses and projects as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education Level Required : Bachelor's degree ...

The New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development, a part of Empire State Development, supports and fosters film and TV production across the state, working to grow the ...

AVP, Workforce Development, OSWD

Albany, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

... Empire State Development's (ESD) priority industry sectors. The AVP is responsible for the direct oversight of OSWD's grant programs, data reporting, staff management and the development of new ...

Paralegal

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$74K - $77K/yr

To provide broad-based paraprofessional support to in-house counsel in performing all legal tasks in connection with the implementation of Empire State Development's economic development mission and ...

Managing Director, ConnectALL

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$122K - $133K/yr

A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be ...

Executive Assistant, MPTV

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development, a part of Empire State Development, supports and fosters film and TV production across the state, working to grow the ...

AVP, Real Estate & Finance

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

Develop financial models to evaluate various real estate development proposals and their financial value to New York State. * Conduct financial and economic due diligence, including market ...

International Trade Manager

Syracuse, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Work with New York State companies to help them export their products and/or services abroad. WORK PERFORMED: * Work with New York State companies to help them export their products abroad; provide ...

AVP, Workforce Development, GO-SEMI

Albany, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

In close partnership with the VP of Workforce Development, lead semiconductor industry workforce development coordination across New York State, a key part of the Governor's Office of Semiconductor ...

Sr. Program Analyst, MWBD

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... York State Executive Law Article 15-A and related regulations, and the MWBD Division, concerning the utilization of certified MWBEs on state contracts. The incumbent will keep Division management ...

International Trade Manager

New Windsor, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Work with New York State companies to help them export their products and/or services abroad. WORK PERFORMED: * Work with New York State companies to help them export their products abroad; provide ...

Sr. Executive Counsel, Real Estate

Albany, NY ยท On-site

$180K - $190K/yr

Work with interdisciplinary teams of in-house staff and outside consultants (Including private developers, State and local government entities, outside counsel, environmental consultants, architects ...

Paralegal, MWBE

Albany, NY ยท On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

To provide broad-based paraprofessional support to attorneys handling appeals of denials of certification as a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) by New York State's Division of ...

The work performed will focus on the financing of affordable housing projects in New York State. ESD provides grants to qualified developers to assist with the construction of affordable housing ...

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Staff Accountant

Empire State

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$72K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.


BASIC FUNCTION:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for recording the activities of certain subsidiaries/economic programs, including preparation of monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations and account analyses. The role will also be responsible for reconciling expenses and cash activities for special large economic development programs.


WORK PERFORMED:

  • Record all transactions for assigned programs/subsidiaries.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly payment authorization forms related to specific ESD fund disbursements and provide general ledger coding for payments as needed.
  • Perform other accounting functions such as review of invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, cash deposits for assigned ESD programs and subsidiaries.
  • Assist program staff with reporting as necessary.
  • Prepare audit work papers for internal and external auditors.
  • Prepare journal entries to record all program transactions.
  • Analyze and reconcile all programmatic income and expense accounts.
  • Act as backup to the Staff Accountant of Empire State New Markets Corporation.
  • Perform tasks, analyses and projects as assigned.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level Required: Bachelorโ€™s degree in accounting/finance or related field. Associateโ€™s

degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute. Associateโ€™s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.

Relevant Experience required: A minimum of 3-4 years proven accounting/finance experience; Government or non-profit experience preferred.

Knowledge Required: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook (PowerPoint a plus); Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Experience analyzing audited financial statements; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Skilled in accounting software systems, PeopleSoft experience a plus; Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.