Job Information
Cortland County Assistant Accountant in Cortland, New York
CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 https://www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-ServiceNOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Assistant AccountantAssists in the maintenance of a system of governmental accounting records and does related work as required. This is an entry level accounting position requiring familiarity with general accounting principles and the ability to apply rules and regulations to routine accounting and financial transactions. Employee independently performs work assignments concerned with governmental accounting, budgeting and reporting. This position differs from that of a Principal Account Clerk by virtue of more complex analytical and supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate employees. Does required work as required.Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefitsSalary: $25.5703-$32.3653/HR (CSEA Contract)Location: Cortland County Finance DepartmentStatus: Competitive, ProvisionalBenefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:a)Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or a related field, with a minimum of 18 credit hours in accounting; ORb)Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited two (2) year college or university with an associate’s degree or higher in accounting.NOTE:Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.Pre-employment screenings required. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO: Pers-dept@cortland-co.orgApplication: https://www.cortland-co.org/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.EOE ISSUED: 12-20-23
Minimum Salary: 25.5703 Maximum Salary: 32.3653 Salary Unit: Hourly