Accountant in Oswego, New York

The Oswego County Department of Workforce Development has an immediate opening for an Accountant to maintain accounting records according to established accounting procedures and practices. The incumbent oversees financial transactions, payroll procedures, installation and maintenance of accounting systems, and preparation of reports and fiscal analyses. The incumbent will be responsible for working with multiple federal, state, and local grants.Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, including or supplemented by at least 18 credit hours in accounting; OR bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, including or supplemented by at least 18 credit hours in accounting and one (1) year of experience in auditing, municipal budgeting, or financial planning and analysis, or closely related field. Please include an unofficial copy of your college transcript with your application.This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP Program ends.Pay rate: $27.51 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.Oswego County Human Resources Department46 East Bridge StreetOswego, New York 13126(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254Email: humanresources@oswegocounty.comWeb: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresourcesAA/EEO EMPLOYER

Minimum Salary: 50068
Maximum Salary: 50068
Salary Unit: Yearly