Auditor Trainee* OR Auditor 1 (NY HELPS)

Auditor 1, Grade 18

The Auditor 1, Grade 18, will work in the Office of Accounting, Audits, and Finance and perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Investigating the financial activities of public utilities in connection with all types of proceedings (such as rate cases, petitions to issue securities, petitions to consolidate operations, prudence reviews, commodity clause audits, petitions for deferral accounting, etc.) before the Public Service Commission (Commission), as assigned.
• Working as either the lead auditor or with more senior auditors on assigned projects related to small to mid-size utilities.
• Working on specific issues related to large utilities under close supervision of senior level staff.
• Familiarizing themselves with the utility company accounting practices, preparing audit plans and scoping memos, communicating audit findings, making recommendations for audit adjustments, and preparing or assisting in the preparation of session items or testimony in rate cases.
• Conducting financial examinations applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specialized utility accounting and rate setting principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Commission policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

General Public Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)**: For appointment to an Auditor Trainee 1, you must have:

• 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.

In order to be considered for appointment to an Auditor Trainee 2, you must:

• Meet either of the above qualifications for an Auditor Trainee 1 AND have 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
• Have a master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

In order to be considered for appointment to an Auditor 1, Grade 18, you must:

• Meet either of the above qualifications for an Auditor Trainee 1 AND have 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
• Have 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
• Have 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. Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.

55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the "Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)" section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter. Civil Service Eligible List: Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications who achieved any score on the most recent holding of the PCO Examination are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list will not be canvassed at this time. Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as an Auditor 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer*** under section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

About the Department: The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at:

Additional Comments: *Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as an Auditor 1, Grade 18. **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 via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, 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. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. ***Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website ( to determine transfer eligibility. This position will require at least 5% travel and as such, it may require that you have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate the ability to perform the required field work if public transportation is not available. You will be advised on this further at the employment interview. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department's webpage at

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