HEAD AUDIT CLERK, GRADE 18

Minimum Qualifications
How to Apply

The New York State Education Department’s Bureau of State Aid is seeking applicants for the position of Head Audit Clerk, SG-18. This office is responsible for the calculation, payment, claim verification and projection of approximately $21 billion in State funds distributed to school districts annually in support of public elementary and secondary education in New York State. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Reviewing new legislation and assisting in the annual update of data collection forms;
• Supervising/training of subordinate staff to conduct annual edit/claim verification of State Aid claim data;
• Recommending revisions to edit/claim verification procedures based on data analysis and experience with existing procedures;
• Developing and maintaining detailed documentation of edit/claim verification procedures;
• Providing guidance and information to business officials and superintendents regarding proper procedures for claiming State Aid to ensure the correct amount of aid is received on a timely basis;
• Communicating with districts/BOCES, State Aid staff, Department staff, and others to provide or request information about claims and assigned program areas;
• Resolving problems, explaining and interpreting edit/claim verification procedures;
• Participating in ongoing development of the State Aid Management System (SAMS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Head Audit Clerk OR be reachable on the eligible list for Head Audit Clerk OR have one year of permanent competitive service in a title that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: The nature of this position requires that candidates be comfortable in an environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. Proficiency with PC spreadsheet and database applications (including Excel and Access) is preferred. Candidates must be willing to learn new computer programs/systems. Knowledge of State Aid/education finance is a plus. Supervisory experience preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent contingent appointment.

*Leads to a salary of $55,954 based on annual performance advances.  It is anticipated that the starting salary of this position will increase once the PEF contract is ratified.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 12, 2008 to:

Ms. Gayle Bowden
Director, Human Resources Management
Box OMS-993
NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Albany, NY 12234
Fax (518) 486-5631
E-mail: swilliam@mail.nysed.gov

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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