Overview
From $50,678 to $80,248 Annually
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Open Positions
Auditor 1 (SG-18)
Auditor Trainee 2 (SG-16)
Auditor Trainee 1 (SG-14)
Qualifications
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
- Auditor Trainee 1
Either a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
—OR—
- A bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses*.
*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
- Auditor Trainee 2
- All requirements for appointment to the Auditor Trainee 1.
Either one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles;
—OR—
- A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
- Auditor 1 (Full Journey Level)
- All requirements for appointment to Auditor Trainee 2.
Either two years of professional experience** in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles;
—OR—
A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles;
—OR—
- A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.
**Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.
Other Ways to Qualify:
- You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title,
- You're eligible under the 55 b/c program,
- For 70.1 or 70.4 transfer to a(n) Auditor 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-10 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.
- If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirement(s) below:
- 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
- To determine if you're current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level grade 18 position.
- If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirement(s) below:
Duties
Auditors could work on a variety of audits of State expenditures, State agencies, public authorities, not-for-profit organizations that receive State funding, school districts and local governments such as towns and villages and Entities with the probability of substantial return of abandoned property to the State. You will provide on-site services to local and state governments, and you can expect to travel to localities within your assigned region.
Your work will help to ensure that tax dollars are spent prudently and productively. You will perform financial and performance audits that help to ensure that taxpayers are getting their value for their tax dollars. Some audit work may also include a focus on information technology and the security around the systems that support operations in the local and state government organizations. By stressing opportunities to improve accountability, reduce waste and enhance productivity, our Auditors/Examiners fulfill the Comptroller’s responsibility to oversee the fiscal concerns of State and local governments.
Desired Competencies
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft applications and internet resources.
- Understands the importance of attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage several activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
- Possesses strong writing, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability for problem solving and understands basic problem-solving concepts.
Travel
Travel percentage could vary depending on business units.
Office of Human Resources
110 State Street, Albany NY 12236
Cover Letter & Resume
Reference Item #153450-NY HELPS-Auditor 1-Albany on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter and resume as there are educational requirements for this position.