NY HELP Yes
Agency State Comptroller, Office of the
Title State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Equated to SG-16), State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS)(Fiscal) Item# 03180
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 Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 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 Assist in the financial and performance audits of all state departments, agencies, institutions and authorities, directed at financial accountability, management effectiveness and efficiency, and program performance.As a State Program Examiner 1 Fiscal, you will evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms; assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programs; assess whether funds are utilized in accordance with laws and regulations; and identify whether proper and effective controls are in place for areas under audit. Additionally, you will prepare audit work papers to document work and conclusions, prepare preliminary audit findings, discuss findings with auditee representatives, and participate in exit and entrance conferences.
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 the NY HELPS Program:For appointment to a State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Fiscal), you must have:- A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.For appointment to a State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Fiscal), you must have:- 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 auditingFor appointment to a State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal), you must have:- A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and two years of professional accountingOR- 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.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.Transfer:For 70.1 transfer to State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal), 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.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 SG-18 position.Traineeship salary information: The position may be filled at the State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Fiscal) equated to SG-14 ($53,764), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Fiscal) equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal) SG-18 ($66,951) 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 State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal) SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: - Strong verbal and written communication skills.- Strong capacity in auditing skills such as professional skepticism, persistence, creative thinking and risk taking. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.- Excellent interpersonal and team skills.- Proficient in use of technology such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with audit software used by SGA. - Knowledge of the NYS Comptroller's Office and the Division of State Government Accountability.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.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:- 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- Informational Brown Bag sessions - Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas- And much more
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Brittany Pebler
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=I4 Reference Item #03180-BEP 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: Adebose O. OgunwaleEmail Address: aogunwale@osc.ny.gov
