RE-POST: Auditor or Trainee; NY HELPS

Overview

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally.

Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Auditor 1 or Trainee to work in Albany. The Auditor 1 or Trainee will be responsible for providing general audit support to the Division of Agricultural Development by reviewing applications and conducting audits of the Farm Employer Overtime Tax Credit Program. This position will ensure compliance with statutory requirements, program guidelines, and eligibility criteria, and will maintain the integrity of the tax credit mid-year advance and year-end claims.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General Division Support
• Assist with audits and reviews for Division programs. This includes, but is not limited to, audit planning and preparation, conducting audits, data analysis and verification, reporting and documentation, compliance and advisory, program improvement, and communication/collaboration.
• Assist with the claims review process and claims tracking.
• Audit Planning and Preparation
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures/audit plans tailored to the Farm Employer Overtime Tax Credit Program.
• Review relevant documentation and historical data to understand the scope of audits.
• Conducting Audits
• Perform thorough audits of farm employer records to verify compliance with program requirements.
• Examine payroll records, timekeeping systems, labor contracts and related documents to ensure accuracy in overtime payments and tax credit claims.
• Identify and report discrepancies or non-compliance issues.
• Data Analysis and Verification
• Analyze complex data sets relating to employee overtime and tax credits.
• Cross-check data from multiple sources to verify eligibility and accuracy of claims.
• Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare detailed reports outlining audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Document the audit processes and maintain comprehensive records of audit activities and outcomes.
• Compliance and Advisory
• Provide guidance to farm employers and/or their designated representatives regarding program requirements and best practices for compliance.
• Assist in developing training materials and informational resources to enhance understanding among stakeholders.
• Program Improvement
• Identify areas for improvement within the audit process and program structure.
• Recommend policy and procedure changes to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communication and Collaboration
• Collaborate with other divisions and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to program audits.
• Communicate findings effectively to management, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Professional Development
• Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting the program.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance auditing skills and knowledge.

The Auditor 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Salary: The starting salary for the Auditor Trainee 1 is $53,764/year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 14. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the…