Accountant Aide Trainee 2 - Similar to Grade 11

Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS

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Positions

This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 84 positions statewide.

You are viewing a title with a traineeship, please note this number of positions reflects the number of positions established at the full performance level.

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*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.

Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.

Salary Information for Accountant Aide Trainee 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Accountant Aide Trainee 1 09 $39,534 $50,884
Accountant Aide Trainee 2 11 $44,169 $56,743
Accountant Aide 13 $49,363 $63,169

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.

An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments

Job Duties

As an Accountant Aide, in general, under the direct supervision of a professional accountant or auditor, you would adjust entries, verify accounting records and review and evaluate current procedures. You would prepare trial balances, bank reconciliations and financial statements in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles. You would draft correspondence and/or segments of audit reports; assist in analyzing and evaluating financial reports, and review documents for change in contract terms and conditions, and inform staff. You would assist in rate-of-return studies; compile materials needed for performance of audits; perform routine data gathering; assist in inventory control systems, and test checking equipment. Since extended travel may be required, at the time of appointment you must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, or you must demonstrate your ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.

The level of the titles within this career ladder vary based on the level of supervision, complexity of the duties involved, degree of independent judgment, etc.

The Classification standard for this title illustrates the nature, extend, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. There is no classification standard available currently for this title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

00-149010

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.

How to Apply

All HELP and NY HELPS open positions are now posted on StateJobsNY. It is now even easier for Jobseekers to find openings and connect with New York State agencies.

To narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs, click on "For the General Public", then "Search Vacancies", and select "Yes" on the NY HELPS dropdown to narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs.

Directions to apply will be specified on each individual job posting.

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Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.

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