New York State Education Department · 1 week ago
Education Finance Specialist 1, Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box CFO-776/48205
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expThe New York State Education Department's Office of Chief Financial Officer is seeking candidates for an Education Finance Specialist 1 position. The role involves reviewing and approving invoices, directing staff on payment processes, providing technical assistance on financial rules, and supervising staff involved in financial activities.
AssociationEducationGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Review and approve invoice and voucher entry
Work with Program Offices to obtain information and documentation required for pending payments
Direct staff in the proper and timely process of payments
Provide technical assistance to Program Managers on the federal and State financial rules, regulations and requirements to ensure all payments are processed accurately and timely
Work with control offices, internal and external, to ensure all payment requirements are achieved
Represent NYSED and participate in meetings with New York State Statewide Financial System (NYS SFS) as changes to payment rules and regulations are disseminated
Supervise staff involved with the preparation of duties as described above; and
Aid other units as work assignments require
Qualification
Required
Four years of experience calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing or reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data in an educational entity regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations
Five years of experience calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing or reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data in an educational entity regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations
Six years of experience calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing or reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data in an educational entity regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience
A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience
A master's degree may substitute for five years of experience
A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 1
Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department's Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SALARY GRADE 16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SALARY GRADE 11 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SALARY GRADE 12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SALARY GRADE 11 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list AND possess a Bachelor's or higher degree
Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Education Finance Specialist 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SALARY GRADE 16 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list AND possess a Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional work experience in an educational agency or facility regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations performing one or more of the following activities: calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing/reviewing fiscal transaction
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SALARY GRADE 16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law
Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications
Candidates must have four years of experience calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing or reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data in an educational entity regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations
Candidates must have five years of experience calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing or reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data in an educational entity regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations
Candidates must have six years of experience calculating financial support, reviewing criteria and authorizing payments, auditing or reviewing fiscal transactions, monitoring and overseeing financial activity, or analyzing financial data in an educational entity regulated under federal or New York State education laws, rules, or regulations
Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Company
New York State Education Department
The New York State Education Department is the department of the New York state government responsible for the supervision for all schools.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Karen Starke
CIO
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