The Office of the NYS Comptroller, led by Thomas P. DiNapoli, is seeking Auditors to provide essential financial and performance auditing services to various governmental entities in the state. The role involves conducting audits, analyzing financial information, and providing guidance and technical assistance to local officials.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing a variety of services to counties, towns, villages, schools, and various districts of the State
- Conduct interviews with local government personnel
- Assist/develop audit scope, objective(s) 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
Skills
- A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing for Auditor Trainee 1 (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 for Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal)
- 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 for Auditor Trainee 2 (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 for Auditor 1 (Municipal)
- 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 for Auditor 1 (Municipal)
- 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
- 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
- A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation for transfer appointment
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills
- Good knowledge and use of technology
- Good organizational skills
- Team player
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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
- 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
- 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.
Company Overview
The New York State Comptroller is the State’s chief fiscal officer who ensures that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund.