Job Description
The New York State Senate seeks an experienced individual to join their Accounts Payable Department as the Accounts Payable Coordinator-Contracts and Travel.
Minimum requirements for an Accounts Payable Coordinator typically include an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field or three years of accounts payable experience.
Other qualifications may include:
•Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
•Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
•Software proficiency: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounts payable software
•Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Analytical skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
•Accounting knowledge: Basic accounting principles, knowledge of payables, budgeting, and accounting best practices
Duties Description The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the following:
•Responsible for assisting the AP Manager and AP Deputy Manager with supervising day-to-day transactions associated with travel and contracts
•Assists AP Manager and Deputy Manager in the review and evaluation of Senate contracts for submission to the State for review and approval
•Assists the AP Manager and Deputy Manager in evaluating all contract transactions, including tracking contracts and encumbrances information in SFS and SFMS systems
•Supports the Chief Fiscal Officer in retrieving data and producing reports associated with requests for information
•Serves as the data collection officer for the Fiscal Office
•Any other requests from the CFO of the Senate
Additional Comments Salary range is between $58,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Hiring Coordinator
Telephone n/a
Fax n/a
Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov
Address Street 80 South Swan Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12247
Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.
Job Tags
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