Accountant

Accountant Position

Suffolk County Government is currently seeking accountants. To be considered for the Accountant role, candidates must proceed to the following link: suffolkcountyny.gov. Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.

NOTE: The exam is "Accountant". Please proceed as follows:

1. Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
2. In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"
3. Complete all questions and proceed as requested

Key Elements Of The Role:

• Maintains a varied and complex set of accounting records; posts entries to books from supporting records; makes adjusting entries; prepares financial statements from accounting records;
• Verifies unencumbered balances on books against the amounts reported monthly by auditors of the agency or department;
• Assists a higher-level accountant or independently establishes new accounting systems and procedures;
• Analyzes cost data of a department of institution according to labor, material and overhead costs to compute unit costs; records data for use by management; controls expenditures;
• Assists in preparing a department budget;
• Performs internal audits on accounts, payrolls, invoices and expenditures to prove mathematical correctness;
• May participate in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems;
• May supervise a number of clerical personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Salary Range: $54,392-$88,531

Minimum Qualifications:

• Open Competitive
• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting,
• AND
• Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.

Important Notes:

• Bookkeeping experience will NOT be credited towards meeting the above minimum qualifications.
• Graduate level education, which includes at least twelve (12) accounting credits, may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
• Possession of a New York State license as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.