Accountant 1

Accountant 1

Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 40 hrs./week Work site: 100% Onsite Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 Job Duration: 2 Years Closing: 07/02/2026.

Job Duties:

• Track receipt of required documentation and follow up with internal fiscal staff and providers as necessary;
• Review provider-submitted financial reports for accuracy and adherence to approved budgets and awards;
• Work with agency fiscal staff and providers as necessary to resolve discrepancies in claims;
• Identify problem areas and trends and develop solutions;
• Assist in special studies related to fiscal internal controls and processes;
• Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses for OASAS fiscal staff;
• Work with agency finance staff to track and monitor expenditures and the status of grant awards to ensure funds are used efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with federal fiscal guidelines;
• Assist agency finance staff with contract reviews to ensure proper documentation is received prior to contract execution;
• Assist agency finance staff with claim reviews utilizing financial-system-generated control points for annual direct contract closeouts;
• Assist agency finance staff with quarterly encumbrance reviews and related direct contract assignments.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of twenty-four (24) undergraduate and/or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing; and
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow analysis, internal control policies and procedures, and consolidations is expected.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience with federal grant regulations;
• Prior experience with federal grant claims and reimbursements.
• Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial management systems and grants management systems is desirable.

Miscellaneous Information:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4 pm; 40 hours per week.
• Free parking is available at this location.
• CDTA bus service is available in close proximity to the work location.
• OASAS reserves the right to interview proposed candidates. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person at the discretion of OASAS.
• OASAS will provide orientation and training related to agency policies, procedures, and job-specific responsibilities as necessary.

The Nexus Staff Difference:

• Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
• We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
• Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.