Assistant Accountant (Full Time)

Home / Employment Opportunities / Assistant Accountant Assistant Accountant (Full Time) Comptroller's Office Description of Duties

• Reviews and checks such financial records as vouchers, requisitions, shipping and receiving reports for accuracy and conformance to standards;
• Makes cost studies of material, equipment, and supplies for conformance to contracts, trends, and analyses;
• Posts to ledgers, registers, and to other financial records;
• Reconciles and balances financial reports;
• Makes field trips to verify delivered supplies and equipment;
• Assists a higher-ranking accountant in the more complex phases of accounting, auditing, and budget control;
• Prepares a variety of accounting, auditing, and statistical reports for review by supervisor;
• Maintains files.

Qualifications May require a Civil Service Examination.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance; OR
• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance and two (2) years of satisfactory accounting or auditing experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. Rate of Pay Starting $51,269 Range $51,269 to $71,144 Contact Information Jennifer Adams Town Comptroller 5583 Main Street Williamsville NY 14221 716-631-7008 jadams@amherst.ny.us How to Apply Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible. Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire Forms Should Be Mailed Or Delivered To Human Resources 5583 Main St Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 631-7025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) General Employment Information Human Resources 5583 Main St Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 631-7025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) Additional Resources

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