Auditor 1 (Municipal)

Office of the New York State Comptroller • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Auditor 1 (Municipal) assists in providing services to counties, towns, villages, schools, and other districts in New York State. Services include financial and performance audits conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, technical assistance, budget reviews, regional training, and consulting. Central-office examiners also review annual financial information submitted by local government entities and perform other work analyzing and evaluating local-government fiscal health.

Auditors conduct interviews with local-government personnel; assist with or develop audit scopes, objectives, and tests; gather, analyze, and summarize findings; develop recommendations; prepare written documents, including audit reports; and provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to local officials. Travel varies based on the annual work plan and is generally within the assigned Regional Office or work unit. The position allows telecommuting where approved and operationally appropriate; new OSC employees are generally restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks, after which employees may be allowed to telecommute up to five days per pay period.

Requirements

• For appointment at the Auditor 1 (Municipal) level through NY HELPS: 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 experience; OR a qualifying master's or doctoral 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 competitive appointment, be reachable on the appropriate eligible list, eligible under the 55-b/c program, or eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
• For 70.1 transfer to Auditor 1 (Municipal), have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an approved transfer title allocated to salary grade 16 or above, and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge and use of technology.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge and use of technology.
• Good organizational skills.
• Team-player approach.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and performance audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and Division policies.
• Interview local-government personnel.
• Assist with or develop audit scopes, 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 to local officials.
• Assist in reviewing annual financial information submitted by local-government entities and in analyzing and evaluating local-government fiscal health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level