Auditor 1 (Municipal)

Office of the New York State Comptroller • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Assist in providing services to counties, towns, villages, schools, and other districts of the State. 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 perform other work analyzing and evaluating local government fiscal health. Audits follow Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies.

The position may be filled at the Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal), Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal), or full-performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) level based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Candidates hired at a trainee level advance to Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, after successful completion of the traineeship. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a first-shift schedule. Travel is listed as 100% and varies with the annual work plan; it will generally be within the assigned Regional Office or work unit. Compressed workweeks and telecommuting are allowed. New OSC employees are generally restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks; after that, telecommuting may be approved based on residence, duties, and performance, up to five days per pay period.

The salary range listed for the position is $56,183–$88,970. Trainee and full-performance salary levels are listed as $56,183 for Auditor Trainee 1, $62,694 for Auditor Trainee 2, and $69,964 for Auditor 1 (Municipal), with salary nonnegotiable.

Requirements

• For appointment as Auditor 1 (Municipal) under the NY HELPS program: 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 master's or doctoral degree in one of the listed fields, 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, the applicant must 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 (Municipal), the applicant must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an approved transfer title allocated to SG-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.
• 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.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews.
• Assist with or develop audit scope, objectives, and tests.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings and develop recommendations.
• Prepare written documents, including audit reports.
• Provide technical assistance and train officials.
• Assist with financial and performance audits of counties, towns, villages, schools, and other districts.
• Review annual financial information submitted by local government entities and perform other work analyzing and evaluating local government fiscal health.
• Provide services that may include budget reviews, regional training, and consulting.

What This Job Offers

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