Auditor 1 (Municipal)

Office of the New York State Comptroller • Binghamton, NY

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About The Position

The Auditor 1 (Municipal) assists the Office of the New York State Comptroller in providing services to counties, towns, villages, schools, and other districts. Services include financial and performance audits conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, technical assistance, budget reviews, regional training, and consulting. Examiners in the central office also review annual financial information submitted by local government entities and analyze and evaluate local government fiscal health.

Auditors interview 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 with the annual work plan and is generally within the assigned Regional Office or work unit.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is classified as a first-shift, competitive position. Compressed workweeks and telecommuting are allowed with approval and subject to agency needs. New employees are generally restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks; afterward, eligible employees may telecommute up to five days per pay period.

The position may be filled at Auditor Trainee 1, Auditor Trainee 2, or full-performance Auditor 1 level depending on education, experience, and previous state service. Trainees who successfully complete the traineeship advance to Auditor 1. The advertised salary range is $56,183–$88,970; trainee and full-performance salary rates are specified separately in the posting and are nonnegotiable.

Requirements

• For appointment as Auditor 1 (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 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 a 70.1 transfer to Auditor 1, have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title allocated to SG-16 or above, and meet the stated bachelor's degree and accounting/auditing/taxation credit-hour requirement.
• A transfer appointment must not result in a second consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two salary grades or one M-grade.
• Depending on qualifications, serve a one- or two-year traineeship if required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with local government personnel.
• Assist with or develop audit scopes, objectives, and audit tests.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings.
• Develop recommendations based on audit findings.
• 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.
• Analyze and evaluate local government fiscal health.

What This Job Offers

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