STAFF ACCOUNTANT

City of Binghamton • Binghamton, NY • 2d ago

STAFF ACCOUNTANT - General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Website at binghamton ny.gov. Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on last date to file.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position involves responsibility for maintaining the accounting records of a governmental agency according to established accounting procedures and practices. The incumbent oversees financial transaction, installation and maintenance of accounting systems, payroll procedures and preparation of reports and fiscal analyses. Work is performed under general direction of the Comptroller and Assistant Comptroller with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Establishes and oversees accounting procedures and internal controls for asset and liability accounts, revenue and expense accounts, and quality accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards and operating procedures; Applied accounting theory to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory in accordance with GAAP/GASB to accurately report the results of agency operations; Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding as well as proper
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology of general and governmental
accounting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a
Bachelors Degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or related field
including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in accounting; OR
B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an
Associates Degree in Accounting and three years of practical work experience providing complex
technical support to professional accounting staff; OR
C) Six years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional
accounting staff.
NOTE: Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I and
II, Intermediate Accounting 1 & 11, plus two other accounting related courses. Experience must
demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines and must demonstrate the ability to (1)
classify and analyze financial data and records for the purpose of business financial planning; (2) design,
recommend, and implement modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; (3)
prepare financial statements and reports such as balance sheets and other operating statements; and (4)
analyze accounts and accounting relationships that result in complex accounting entries.
Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align
with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.
The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.
All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County
residency is required at time of appointment.

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