SPECIAL AUDIT PROJECT LIAISON

About the role

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for a Management Auditor to function as a Special Audit Project Liaison. The role involves reviewing invoices, general ledgers, books of records, and other fiscal documents supporting vendors' claimed costs. Additionally, the auditor will conduct reviews of program-specific documents related to findings in operational and/or oversight programmatic audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct review of invoices, general ledgers, books of records, and other fiscal documents supporting vendors' claimed costs pertaining to common budget line items and general ledger accounts.
• Review program-specific documents related to findings in operational and/or oversight programmatic audits of the agency's programs and administrative functions.
• Assist in the preparation of agency responses to external audit reports by reviewing fiscal documents and relevant agency policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Provide a factual rebuttal to auditors' findings in the audit response.
• Affirm or contest any potential findings of internal control weaknesses, operational deficiencies, and processes deemed vulnerable to fraud and inefficiency.
• Assist in the compilation and review of programmatic responses to the annual Directive One questionnaire for the Mayor's Office of Risk Management and Compliance (MORMC).
• Participate in pre and post audit conferences/meetings and accounting/audit industry specific training seminars.
• Perform other related functions, duties, or projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in: advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following: one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above, including 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above.
• At least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing for those eligible for Assignment Level II positions.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above.
• At least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing for those eligible for Assignment Level II positions.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of government regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,091.00 – $74,855.00.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Time off and paid holidays.

Pay

• $65,091.00 – $74,855.00

Schedule

• Full-time position.