Accountant

Company: Nexus Staff
Location: Albany
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: Accountant 1, Albany Office of Financial Management

The Department of Financial Services (Client) is seeking applicants for the position of Accountant 1 in the Office of Financial Management. Under the general supervision of the Senior Accountant, the duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Identify and contact by email, companies billed for examiner billing, Financial Services Law Section 206 banking and insurance assessment and retaliatory taxes that have not signed up for the Client ePay portal and provide necessary instructions.

2. Contact by email, delinquent examiner billing companies and follow up for payment.

3. Contact companies signed up for Client ePay and confirm the contact information.

4. Respond to queries regarding delinquent notices for examiner billing, retaliatory taxes, and excess line.

5. Review prior year revenue documentation for record retention period guidelines and identify documentation that need to be send to the archives.

6. Prepare necessary documentation for the Fire Insurance Fee audit and contact companies as necessary.

7. Perform general clerical duties including opening and filing mail.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Requirements:

1. Highly organized and careful worker, highly self-motivated and capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.

3. High level of discretion handling confidential matters.

4. Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

5. Word processing skills/abilities are a mandatory component of the assignment. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. is required.

6. The Accountant 1 must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is necessary. Knowledge of automated accounting systems is expected. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements,

or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural

standards. Report findings to management. Assign entries to proper accounts. Adhere to all document record keeping and

accounting systems procedures, making use of current computer technology.

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