Accounts Payable Coordinator -- Contracts & Travel

The New York State Senate seeks an experienced individual to join their Accounts Payable Department as the Accounts Payable Coordinator-Contracts and Travel.

Minimum requirements for an Accounts Payable Coordinator typically include an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field or three years of accounts payable experience.

Other qualifications may include:
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Software proficiency: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounts payable software
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Accounting knowledge: Basic accounting principles, knowledge of payables, budgeting, and accounting best practices

Duties Description The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the following:
• Responsible for assisting the AP Manager and AP Deputy Manager with supervising day-to-day transactions associated with travel and contracts
• Assists AP Manager and Deputy Manager in the review and evaluation of Senate contracts for submission to the State for review and approval
• Assists the AP Manager and Deputy Manager in evaluating all contract transactions, including tracking contracts and encumbrances information in SFS and SFMS systems
• Supports the Chief Fiscal Officer in retrieving data and producing reports associated with requests for information
• Serves as the data collection officer for the Fiscal Office
• Any other requests from the CFO of the Senate

Additional Comments Salary range is between $58,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.