Provisional - Junior Accountant

Provisional - Junior Accountant JobID: 3757 Position Type: Classified Staff/JUNIOR ACCOUNTANTDate Posted: 8/27/2026Location: George Farber Admin Ctr - Business Services Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideApplicant MUST be a Nassau County resident and meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for this position. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESPerforms professional accounting functions in accordance with established procedures and regulations; performs related duties as required.COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:Under general direction of an accountant, the duties require the use of independent judgment in following prescribed procedures in performing financial account-keeping functions and may include the direction of a group of clerical assistants.TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Performs professional accounting functions as directed. 2. Assists in the preparation of all financial reports. 3. Assists in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. 4. Supervises clerical accounting staff, as required. 5. Acts for, and in place of, superior in his absence.*TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:1.Knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices of accounting.2.Knowledge of office practices and procedures.3.Ability to interpret financial statements and prepare accounting reports.4.Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Training and ExperienceBachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university including or supplemented by 24 credits in Accounting.Non-Discrimination StatementThe Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.