Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (Audit Division) (NY HELPS)

Description

Duties Description

• Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayers’ books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of tax law as well as Department and Audit Division procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, taxpayers and/or their representatives both orally and in writing.
• Learn and maintain skills in computer technology, including the use of laptop computers, PCs, various software applications, and mainframe applications.
• Travel frequently, both locally and overnight.
• Must be able to travel within and outside New York State and travel to locations not accessible by public transportation.
• Must be able to travel with computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc.
• Represent the Audit Division and advocate disputed cases at BCMS conferences and Small Claims Hearings.
• May participate at hearings as a witness for the Department to assist attorneys from the Department’s Office of Counsel in the resolution of disputed cases.
• Participate in audit selection process.
• Meet the Department's time and attendance rules.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

• The selected candidate must be reachable on the eligible list for this title and location under Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
• OR The selected candidate must be eligible for a 70.1 transfer under Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
• Special Minimum Qualifications For Transfer To Auditor 1 (Tax)
• A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and six credit hours in finance, money and banking, economics, or business.
• OR If eligible via 55 b/c please provide a copy of your active letter of eligibility with your response.

Additional Comments

• The candidate will be required to meet the travel requirements for this position, which may include having a valid driver’s license, based on geographic location.
• Work hours, travel, and telecommuting options to be discussed during the interview.
• Appointment to each level of the traineeship will depend on which minimum qualifications are met.
• The salary listed is a range, starting from the Trainee 1 level and ending at the Auditor 1 Level, this will depend on what level the candidate is coming in at.
• This location is eligible for location pay, in addition to the salary range listed.
• New York State is an equal opportunity employer.
• In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).