Position Summary

The Auditor 1/Trainee will perform systematic examinations and appraisals of the System's accounting records and operations to provide assurance that accounts and operations: comply with governing laws, rules, and regulations; are managed efficiently and effectively within a system of sound and rational internal controls; and provide reliable information. These activities will require the application of professional auditing standards and principles.

NY HELPS Program Information

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled with a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, and any specialized requirements, of the title for which they apply.
• At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR: 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Auditor 1 (18); OR: 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

OR

To be appointed via the NYHELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:

Auditor Trainee 1(SG-14) - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses; OR

Auditor Trainee 2 (SG-16) - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses 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.

Substitution: A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

Auditor 1 (SG-18) - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and 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.

Substitution: 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.

Note: 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.

Transcripts must be provided during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical thinking
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills: ability to build working relationships across all levels of the organization and work effectively with others
• Capable of applying auditing standards to everyday tasks
• Analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend laws, rules, and regulations
• Adaptability
• Certifications in relevant fields such as CIA, CGAP, CISA, and/or CFE
• Experience with audit software such as TeamMate
• Familiarity with IIA Standards

Work Modality

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

Job Duties

The Auditor 1/Trainee will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Conducts research on the unit or program to be audited to determine its purpose, functions, organization, funds involved, and applicable laws, rules and regulations governing its operation.
• Assists in establishing the scope of the audit by analyzing and determining areas for audit and the time frame to be examined.
• Conducts and/or participates in entrance conferences with representatives of the organization being audited to explain audit goals and methodology and to gain access to records.
• Conducts the audit by performing various tests, reviews, reconciliations, and evaluations of accounts, claims, records, and procedures, sometimes prior to authorizing payment, to ensure that transactions are processed and properly accounted for, and effective controls are in place.
• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization in meeting its goals and priorities by reviewing program operations.
• Resolves audit problems as they develop through consultations and by providing technical assistance.
• Prepares working papers to document audit scope, methodology, observations, and conclusions.
• Prepares narrative reports of audit findings and recommendations.
• Discusses audit findings with representatives of the organization and conducts and participates in exit conferences.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with their supervisors, other auditors, and with employees and representatives of the organizations being audited

Salary Grade

This position is a Grade 14/16/18

Salary Range

• Grade 14 - $63,074 to $ 92,584
• Grade 16 - $70,492 to $103,474
• Grade 18 - $78,669 to $115,477

Job Type

Civil Service/CSEA

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