Assistant Accountant (Full Time)

Comptroller's Office

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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.

A) 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

B) An Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance and two (2) years of satisfactory accounting or auditing experience; OR

C) 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

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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)