Auditor

Suffolk County Government • Hauppauge, NY

16d • $54,392 - $88,531 • Onsite

About The Position

Suffolk County Government is seeking Auditors. This role involves conducting regular audits of agency or departmental accounts, verifying receipts and disbursements, and examining for compliance with laws and regulations. The position also includes performing field audits of financial and accounting records, observing and evaluating internal accounting procedures and controls, preparing audit reports with recommendations, and potentially supervising personnel involved in fiscal records.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting
• Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor
• Bookkeeping experience will NOT be credited towards meeting the above minimum qualifications
• Possession of a New York State license as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular audits of agency or departmental accounts as a resident auditor or as a member of an auditing team
• Verifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with prescribed audit procedures and examines for compliance with laws and regulations
• Performs field audits of departmental, financial, and accounting records to insure compliance with legal provisions, uniform system of accounts and accepted financial administration
• Observes and evaluates effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and controls
• Prepares audit reports and makes recommendations for changes and improvements in accordance with findings
• May supervise a number of personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records

Benefits

• Health Insurance: comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• job security

What This Job Offers

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