Junior Accountant - Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services : Job Details

Position Type: Classified Staff/JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT Date Posted: 7/24/2025 Location: Multiple Locations Closing Date: 09/30/2025 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Applicant must have be on an active civil service list in order to be eligible for this position. Performs professional accounting functions in accordance with established procedures and regulations; performs related duties as required. COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES: Under general direction of an accountant, the duties require the use of independent judgment in following prescribed procedures in performing financial account-keeping functions and may include the direction of a group of clerical assistants. TYPICAL DUTIES: * 1. Performs professional accounting functions as directed.* 2. Assists in the preparation of all financial reports.* 3. Assists in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. 4. Supervises clerical accounting staff, as required.* 5. Acts for, and in place of, superior in his absence. *TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1.Knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices of accounting.2.Knowledge of office practices and procedures.3.Ability to interpret financial statements and prepare accounting reports.4.Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university including or supplemented by 24 credits in Accounting.Non-Discrimination Statement The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-###-####, [email protected]; Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney - Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources at 516-###-####, [email protected] and/or Sam Gergis, Director - Department of Human Resources at 516-###-####, [email protected]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org. #li-dni