Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, Auditor Tr 2 (Municipal) ,SG-16, Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) ,SG-14

Duties Description Audits are in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies. Auditors are expected to: conduct interviews with local government personnel; assist/develop audit scope, objective(s) and audit tests; gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings and develop recommendations; prepare written documents, including audit reports; provide guidance, technical assistance, and training local officials. Duties Description Audits are in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies. Auditors are expected to: conduct interviews with local government personnel; assist/develop audit scope, objective(s) and audit tests; gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings and develop recommendations; prepare written documents, including audit reports; provide guidance, technical assistance, and training local officials. Travel percentage will vary depending on the annual work plan and will generally be within your assigned Regional Office or work unit. Minimum Qualifications Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program: For appointment to an Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal), you must have: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing*. For appointment to an Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal), you must have: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing* and one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience. OR A master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing* For appointment to an Auditor 1 (Municipal), you must have: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing* and two years of professional accounting OR A master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing* and one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience. 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. Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Transfer: For 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 1 (Municipal), 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-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications. If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirement below: A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov) 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 SG-18 position. 55b/55c Program appointment: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov) Traineeship salary information: The position may be filled at the Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) equated to SG-14 ($($56,183), Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal) equated to SG-16 ($62,694), or full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 ($($69,964)) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong analytical skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills Good knowledge and use of technology Good organizational skills Team player Strong work ethic and positive attitude Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less. Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the State Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: A state pension with vesting after five years’ service Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds Holiday and paid time off Shift and geographic pay differentials A committed continuous learning environment Informational Brown Bag sessions Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas And much more #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli