Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, Auditor Tr 2 (Municipal) ,SG-16, Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) ,SG-14 (NYHELPS) Item# 03815

Duties Description

Assist in providing a variety of services to counties, towns, villages, schools, and various districts of the State. These services include financial and performance audits that are conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, technical assistance, budget reviews, regional training, and other consulting services. Examiners in the central office assist in the review of annual financial information submitted by local government entities and other functions analyzing and evaluating local government fiscal health. Audits are in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies.

• Conduct interviews with local government personnel
• Auxiliary/Develop audit scope, objectives, and audit tests
• Gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings and develop recommendations
• Prepare written documents, including audit reports
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to local officials

Minimum Qualifications

• For Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal): Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing*
• For Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal): 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 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 Auditor 1 (Municipal): 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 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.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for Appointment under the NY HELPS Program

• For Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal)
• For Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal)
• For Auditor 1 (Municipal)

Transfer

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.