NY HELP Yes
Agency State Comptroller, Office of the
Title Auditor 1, SG-18, Auditor Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16),Auditor Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS)Item# 07367
Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 25%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 110 State Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Duties Description Auditors perform systematic examinations and appraisals of the accounting records and financial affairs of various organizations and operations to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and contracts; determine the ability of the organization to conduct its programs efficiently and effectively; and evaluate internal controls and practices. Employees will need to apply professional accounting and auditing standards and principles.
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.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 NY HELPS Program:For appointment to Auditor Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14) you must have:- A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; OR- A bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.**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 appointment to Auditor Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16) you must have:- All requirements for appointment to Auditor Trainee 1; AND- One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.OR- A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.For appointment to Auditor 1 (full journey level, SG-18) you must have:- All requirements for appointment to Auditor Trainee 1; AND- Two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.OR- A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; AND - One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.OR- A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.Competitive Minimum Qualifications:You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. 70.1 Transfer:To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer, an individual must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title; AND a bachelor's or higher degree including 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.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 grade 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 equated to SG-14 ($53764), Auditor Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59994), or full performance Auditor 1 SG-18 ($66951) 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 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: -- Be self-motivated, conscientious and accountable for accurate work product. - Ability to collect, analyze and draw accurate conclusions from large amounts of data.- Ability to assess and prioritize risk and develop ways to mitigate issues that could have a negative impact on the System, members, or employers. - Ability to explain detailed instructions, audit findings and audit recommendations clearly and accurately in written and verbal form. - Willingness to learn and take on new challenges. - Ability to work in a team and with customers in a professional and effective manner. - Demonstrate a professional demeanor in both positive and negative situations. 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 (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name David Heaphy
Telephone (518)474-1924
Fax (518)486-6723
Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2W Reference Item #07367-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Cara DavidsonEmail Address: ers_personnel@osc.ny.gov
