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Please answer all questions completely. An incomplete application may result in disqualification. A resume may not be substituted. Applications can be printed, filled out, and signed OR electronically filled in, printed, and signed (electronic signature is acceptable). Applications can either be mailed, placed in the "Personnel" drop-box located in City Hall lobby, or emailed to personnel@cityofbinghamton.gov.

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Employment applications and civil service exam applications are to be mailed to the Personnel Office, placed in the Personnel Drop-box located in the City Hall Lobby, or delivered to the Personnel Office on the 4th floor of City Hall. Applications are located on this page.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

General employment applications and qualifications may be obtained at the Personnel and Civil Service office, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, and must be filed at said office on or before the last date to file at 4:45pm.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

Job Openings

Staff Accountant

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$75,000.00 per Year
• Posted Date:11/05/2026
• Deadline to Apply:11/14/2026

Department of Finance

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for maintaining the accounting records of a governmental agency according to established accounting procedures and practices. The incumbent oversees financial transaction, installation and maintenance of accounting systems, payroll procedures and preparation of reports and fiscal analyses. Work is performed under general direction of the Comptroller and Assistant Comptroller with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: Establishes and oversees accounting procedures and internal controls for asset and liability accounts, revenue and expense accounts, and quality accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards and operating procedures; Applied accounting theory to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory in accordance with GAAP/GASB to accurately report the results of agency operations; Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding as well as proper application of fees, refunds, collections and discounts in order to verify general ledger balances, reconcile subsystems to the general ledger and identify accounting system problems or weaknesses; Reviews financial transactions and applies accounting theory and principles to ensure compliance with GAAP/GASB and applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures; Reconciles accounts, initiates corrective actions and formulates and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis of problems and application of accounting theory; Monitors budget balances, identifies issues and assists Comptroller/Assistant Comptroller in corrective actions in order to inform and support program and departmental managers; Confers with financial and data processing staff in order to maintain effective accounting policy and processes and resolve accounting discrepancies or disputes associated with account balances and reconciliations, reporting clarifications, payment authorizations, expenditures and budget balances; Reviews ordinance database and Estimate and Apportionment meeting minutes for required accounting responses to transfers, allocation changes or ledger and budget modifications; Monitors and records grant activity to assure cash and expense transactions as directed properly

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology of general and governmental

accounting.

• Good knowledge of financial administration including budgeting and reporting.
• Working knowledge of officer terminology, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of trends and current developments in the field of accounting.
• Ability to review reports, find and define problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to cope with stringent deadlines.
• Ability to devise and maintain accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial and statistical records, report and statements.
• Ability to prepare and present complex and oral and written reports clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and relevant programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A). Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or related field including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in accounting; OR

B). Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associate's Degree in Accounting and three years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional accounting staff; OR

C). Six years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional accounting staff.

NOTE: Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I and II, Intermediate Accounting 1 & 11, plus two other accounting related courses. Experience must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines and must demonstrate the ability to (1) classify and analyze financial data and records for the purpose of business financial planning; (2) design, recommend, and implement modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; (3) prepare financial statements and reports such as balance sheets and other operating statements; and (4) analyze accounts and accounting relationships that result in complex accounting entries.

Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

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• Final Salary will be determined on training, experience, contractual requirements, and approval of Personnel Director and Comptroller.

Civil Service Examinations

EXAM POSTING JURISDICTION EXAM TYPE FILING DEADLINE EXAM DATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/TRAINEE

BINGHAMTON/JOHNSON CITY JOINT SEWAGE PLANT Joint Sewage Open Competitive 11/9/26 4:45 PM 12/19/26 9:00 AM -

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• For City of Binghamton positions, candidates must be legal residents of Broome County for at least one (1) month immediately preceding the examination date at time of application. Please refer to individual exam postings to obtain applicable residency requirements for exam application and appointment.
• There are no residency requirements for the City School District or Binghamton Housing Authority.
• General employment applications are not accepted for examinations.

Examination applications and announcements may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, 38 Hawley Street, Binghamton, New York, or by downloading from this page, and must be filed at said office on or before the last date to file at 4:45pm. Applications filed prior to the announcement of this examination are not a guarantee that you are registered to take this examination. An application for examination must be filed during the filing period listed above.

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