Accountant TRAINEE

Suffolk County Government Is Currently Seeking Accountant Trainees After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent competitive Accountant Trainee within the municipality or department, the incumbent in this title achieves permanent competitive status as an Accountant. Work is reviewed for adherence to accounting system procedures through review, conferences and reports. Please do not apply here. To be considered for the Accountant Trainee role, candidates must proceed to the following link: Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams. NOTE: The exam is "Accountant Trainee" Please Proceed As Follows: Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area , "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile" In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID" Complete all questions and proceed as requested Accountant Trainee Position Details Key Elements Of The Role : Records and summarizes transactions and assists with analyzing, verifying and reporting the results; Assists in establishing new accounting procedures; Assists in performing cost accounting studies for the purpose of determining accurate unit costs of departmental projects; Assists in verifying that all departmental operations are performed in accordance with local laws and state laws; Makes suggestions to supervisors for solutions to accounting problems; May participate in the implementation and maintenance of computerized accounting systems. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role Salary Range: $47,450-$77,152 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting. Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.