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Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18, Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal) SG-16, Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) SG-14 (NYHELPS)

Office of the New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. Di Napoli

• Conduct interviews with local government personnel.
• Assist/develop audit scope, objectives, and audit tests.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings and develop recommendations.
• Prepare written documents, including audit reports.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training local officials.
• Travel within assigned Regional Office or work unit.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  • For Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal): A bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and two years of professional accounting experience.
  • For Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal): A bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester 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 with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
  • For Auditor 1 (Municipal): A bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and two years of professional accounting 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 with at least 24 semester 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 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.

  • For 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 1 (Municipal) 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.
  • Additional transfer requirement: A bachelor’s degree with at least 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
  Additional Comments
  • Ability to think independently.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Good knowledge and use of technology.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Team player.
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  Benefits
  • State pension with vesting after five years of service.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care.
  • Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP).
  • 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.
  • Committed continuous learning environment.
  • Informational Brown Bag sessions.
  • Wellness at Work programs.
  • OSC Mentoring Program.
  • And much more.
  Equal Opportunity Employment

  The Office of the New York State 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 and does not sponsor visa applications.

  Reasonable Accommodation

  Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. Please contact the Division of Human Resources at .

  Telecommuting

  Telecommuting is supported where reasonable. New employees are typically restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks. After the initial restriction, employees may telecommute up to five days per pay period, subject to operational needs.

  Seniority level
  • Full-time
  Job function
  • Accounting, Auditing and Finance