Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal), SG-16, Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) ,SG-14 (NYHELPS) Item# 04044

About the Role

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 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 conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with local government personnel.
• Assist in developing 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.

Travel percentage will vary depending on the annual work plan and will generally be within your assigned Regional Office or work unit.

Requirements

For appointment under the NY HELPS Program:

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

For competitive appointment:

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge and use of technology
• Good organizational skills
• Team player
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Pay

The position may be filled at the following levels based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service:

• Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal): SG-16 ($53,764)
• Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal): SG-16 ($59,994)
• Auditor 1 (Municipal): SG-18 ($66,951)

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.

Benefits

• 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, including informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and strengthen competencies in a variety of areas

Schedule

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.