City Of New York

Auditor

City Of New York • $75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in auditing, accounting, finance, or related field with specific coursework in relevant areas.
  • 1 year of experience in performance, financial, or internal auditing; or a valid CPA or CIA license.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
  • Strong analytical skills for reviewing and validating financial compliance data.
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with CPA firms and non-profits.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and quality control over independent CPA audits by reviewing financial data.
  • Verify appropriateness of fund usage for services under NYC Aging's compliance guidelines.
  • Ensure final audit reports adhere to the agency's Audit Guide and accurately reflect findings.
  • Act as liaison to CPA firms and non-profits on deadlines, deficiencies, and corrective plans.
  • Review financial schedules for compliance and contract closeout needs.
  • Execute special projects to enhance the operations of the Audit: Close Out unit.

Benefits

  • Supportive and inclusive work environment focused on improving the quality of life for older adults.
  • Opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders including independent CPA firms.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that have a direct impact on community welfare.
  • Professional development opportunities in auditing and financial oversight.
Full Job Description
The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) promotes and supports inclusive, safe, affordable, healthy aging. NYC Aging remains steadfast in its role and responsibility to preserve the dignity and quality of life for approximately 1.8 million diverse older New Yorkers by eliminating food insecurity, providing access to affordable, stable housing, enhancing access to quality healthcare services and protecting older New Yorkers from harm and abuse with the ultimate goal of a more age-friendly city in which older adults can age gracefully with respect. The Bureau of Financial Services is responsible for administering the agency's operating and capital budget. The bureau ensures that funds are available for the procurement of goods and services, invoices are paid in a timely manner, and that all funds are spent on allowable services, with reasonable and auditable costs that reflect the agency's mission. The bureau reviews audited financial statements from providers and investigates areas of concern. The bureau oversees the Budget, Payment Services, Claiming and Revenue Accounting, and Audit. NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as the agency's Management Auditor in the Audit: Close Out Unit. The Management Auditor will provide oversight and work with independent CPA firms to ensure quality program audits are being completed in a timely manner, follow up with NYC Aging funded non-profit programs on corrective action plans needed as a result of these program audits. The Management Auditor duties include but are not limited to: -Provide oversight and quality control over the work done by the independent CPA firms by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing the accuracy of the financial and compliance data/statements presented in the draft audit reports. -Audit and verify that the monies are being used appropriately for services and deliverables in accordance with the City of New York and The Department for the Aging's fiscal compliance guidelines. -Ensure that the final audit reports are prepared in accordance with NYC Aging's Audit Guide and auditing requirements. Evaluate the findings to see if they accurately capture the deficiencies at hand and follow up with the non-profits on corrective action plans and their implementation. -Act as Agency Liaison and provide technical assistance to independent CPA firms and the audited non-profits about deadlines, deficiencies, corrective action plans, questioned costs, etc. -Review financial schedules relating to revenue schedules/statements needed by independent CPA(s) for inclusion in audit reports and other related contract closeout work. Review final budget and expenditures schedules needed to assist with contract closeout. -Complete special projects for the Audit: Close Out unit. MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502 A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following: (a) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or (b) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or (c) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Special Note To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing. Additional Information

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