Location
Albany, NY | United States
Job description
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications
High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.), and five years of specialized administrative support experience; or three years of financial services experience. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field may substitute for years of experience.
Knowledge/Skills
- Experienced in managing office activities.
- Interested in finance and able to develop and maintain an understanding of basic financial concepts and transactions.
- Highly proficient in written and verbal communications, with strong grammar, vocabulary, and composition skills.
- Proficient with spreadsheet software including Excel; experience with database software and internet research tools and techniques.
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe, and able to create and modify documents and templates, and to import/export materials in conjunction with document development.
- Detail-oriented, possessing strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-motivation, and capable of performing tasks with a high degree of accuracy within prescribed deadlines.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion as a rule. Candidate must possess good judgment, an ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to learn new matters.
- Able to develop and maintain common office filing systems and processes and adhere to departmental policies.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with clear deadlines.
Duties Description Position Description
The Debt Service Specialist is responsible for providing debt service support to the Corporation and client organizations, to include preparing monthly bills, tracking payments, reviewing documents and various other loan-related duties.
Essential Job Functions - Generates, distributes, and tracks monthly bills and payments for various programs and contacts clients regarding outstanding payments.
- Accesses database to enter and track payments received from clients for various programs, confirms correct payment has been posted, and returns retired debt instruments to issuers.
- Reviews daily deposits and withdrawals at the bank and verifies any questionable information.
- Prepares various correspondence relating to the payment process and contacts municipalities, State agencies, and/or businesses when payments are not received on time.
- Assists in processing financial transactions, as needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Abilities
Work is performed in an office setting, with prolonged periods of sitting and fine manipulation skills required for computer use. This position requires a professional demeanor and an orientation towards customer service
Additional Comments The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), a public benefit corporation, aids local governments and other eligible applicants throughout New York State to undertake critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost financing, grants, and expert technical assistance.
EFC is committed to building and nurturing an inclusive workplace that strives for respect and promotes and values diversity. We believe that organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective, or any other trait that makes an individual unique, are proven to be better organizations.
To support our employees, EFC provides an outstanding benefits package similar to those offered to New York State employees. Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (Paid Parental Leave, 13 holidays and paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in the NYS and Local Retirement System.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide, within three (3) business days of the employee's first day of employment, an original copy of documentation proving citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
It is the policy of the State of New York and EFC to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, physical or mental ability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
It is the policy of EFC to provide qualified persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of EFC, and to provide such persons with reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary, to enjoy such equal opportunity, including accommodations in the recruitment process. Further, it is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation for religious observers.
It is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure effective communication of information to individuals with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid or service to make this information available to you, please contact EFC's Human Resources Office at (518) 486-9267.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
[email protected].
Salary will be based upon experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Employees may request to telecommute up to two days per week after the completion of their training period.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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