Senior Accountant (opens in new window/tab)

Job ID: 3329

Applicants - It is required that you are on an active Senior Accountant competitive list with Civil Service to apply.

Date Posted: 1/15/2026

Closing Date: 03/31/2026

Performs professional accounting work at an advanced level in planning and supervising accounting activities; performs related duties as required.

Under the general direction of the School District Business Manager or the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, the duties involve complex professional accounting work with responsibility for financial account-keeping functions and the direction of a group of professional and clerical assistants. Work is performed under general supervision and calls for considerable exercise of independent judgment in setting up and handling all accounting records for a large school district. This position differs from an Accountant more in degree of direction and supervision received than complexity of duties.

1. Assumes complete responsibility for school district fiscal accounting and procedures.
2. Instructs administration in proper budgeting and accounting procedures.
3. Sets up and maintains adequate accounting controls and a uniform system of accounts.
4. Reviews fiscal procedures and recommends installation of new procedures, methods and mechanical equipment.
5. Makes special studies and prepares special reports as required.
6. Supervises the work of clerical and professional staff.
7. Reviews operations, methods, and procedures regarding use of electronic data processing for accounting functions, as required.

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories and practices of accounting.
• Ability to adapt and apply established methods to varied accounting transactions.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate work of clerical sub-professional staff.
• Ability to do detailed work rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and procedure manuals.
• Ability to devise accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to understand the use and capabilities of data processing equipment in accounting applications.

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with either
  • a. Major course work in accounting
  • b. Completion of at least 24 credits in accounting
  and Two years of responsible professional accounting experience.

NOTE: Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the two-year requirement may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

The 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 or victim of domestic violence status. 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 shall 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 & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at , and/or Mark Raimondi, Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources at , . 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 .