Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (NY HELPS)

State of New York•Buffalo, NY

68d•$53,764 - $66,951•Hybrid

About The Position

Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayer's books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law; Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Tax Law, Criminal Tax and Penal Law as well as Department and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules; Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and other Department staff, taxpayers and/or their representatives, and prosecutor offices; Develop and maintain skills in computer technology including operation of laptop computers, PCs, and various software and job-related applications; Travel frequently, including both local and overnight within and outside New York State and to locations not accessible by public transportation; and be able to perform field works in non-business hours if necessary; Carry computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc. Prepare cases for prosecution and assist prosecuting authority; Represent CID and advocate disputed cases at BCMS conferences and Small Claims Hearings; may participate at hearings as a witness for the Department to assist attorneys from the Department's Office of Counsel in the resolution of disagreed cases; testify in Grand Jury and Trial in criminal courts. Conduct interviews of witnesses, taxpayers, or subjects under investigation with an investigative team; Perform various special assignments and miscellaneous tasks as requested; and Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations. The ability to fill this position is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: a budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to lateral or downward level positions within the same department or to change line items within the same funding source; or to replace employees who have been terminated during their probationary periods. The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations. If mandatory rehiring lists exist for this title, appointment other than reassignment must be made from these lists. If there are no acceptors from these lists, appointment may be made using the following: a) New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) b) Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status; c) Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location; d) Employees eligible for transfer. e) This position may be filled as a two year traineeship. f) Employees eligible for 55b appointment This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Requirements

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Auditor Trainee 1 Tax:
Bachelor's degree including 24 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
OR
Bachelor's degree including 18 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business.
Auditor Trainee 2 Tax:
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 1 year of experience
OR
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
Auditor 1 Tax:
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 2 years' experience
OR
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND CPA license in NYS
OR
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 1 year experience
Experience must be gained in any one or combination of the following:
1. As an accountant/auditor with responsibility for the full range of professional activities involved in the review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the rendering of opinions or recommendations on financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Activities restricted to bookkeeping or preparing tax returns are not considered qualifying.
2. As an internal accountant/auditor with responsibility for conducting a full range of financial accounting/auditing activities for an entity. Activities limited to such duties as maintaining and/or auditing payroll records, accounts receivable or accounts payable are not considered qualifying.
3. As an accountant with ongoing responsibility for the design, implementation, and review of accounting systems.
4. As a professional staff member of a private accounting practice with broad experience in maintaining accounting books and records, completing financial statements, and preparing business and personal tax returns.
5. As field auditor with a federal, state, or municipal agency, with the responsibility for performing comprehensive field audits to determine the compliance of individuals or businesses with the taxing jurisdictions laws, rules, and regulations.
6. As an accountant/auditor principally engaged in the analysis and/or interpretation of tax law.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayer's books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law
Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Tax Law, Criminal Tax and Penal Law as well as Department and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and other Department staff, taxpayers and/or their representatives, and prosecutor offices
Develop and maintain skills in computer technology including operation of laptop computers, PCs, and various software and job-related applications
Travel frequently, including both local and overnight within and outside New York State and to locations not accessible by public transportation; and be able to perform field works in non-business hours if necessary
Carry computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc.
Prepare cases for prosecution and assist prosecuting authority
Represent CID and advocate disputed cases at BCMS conferences and Small Claims Hearings; may participate at hearings as a witness for the Department to assist attorneys from the Department's Office of Counsel in the resolution of disagreed cases; testify in Grand Jury and Trial in criminal courts.
Conduct interviews of witnesses, taxpayers, or subjects under investigation with an investigative team
Perform various special assignments and miscellaneous tasks as requested
Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations