Overview
From $52,198 to $82,656 Annually
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Minimum Qualifications
Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:
- Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal
For appointment to an Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal), you must have:
- A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.
- Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal)
For appointment to an Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal), you must have:
- A bachelor's 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.
- Auditor 1 (Municipal)
For appointment to an Auditor 1 (Municipal), you must have:
- 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
A master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics may substitute for one year of qualifying experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 1 (Municipal), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.
If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirement below:
- 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.
55b/55c Program appointment:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Traineeship salary information:
The position may be filled at the Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) equated to SG-14 ($52,198), Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal) equated to SG- 16 ($58,247), or full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 ($65,001) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.
Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Duties
Analyzing, evaluating and reporting on local government fiscal health
- Evaluate the status and trends of the financial condition of local governments for individual units and overall, by reviewing financial statements, budgets and other financial disclosure materials, and through the compilation and analysis of statistical data pertaining to and influencing municipal financial outcomes.
- Work directly with local governments to examine and analyze financial reports and the data therein submitted by local governments, with such analysis informed by data from other sources, as available, including independent financial reports, audits and other third-party reports, and other financial material.
- Prioritize and perform reviews and analyses to meet deadlines, to provide timely and accurate analysis for internal and external consumers of the Division’s work products.
- Identify and report on other emerging trends that may have implications for the fiscal condition of local governments.
- Create written summaries of analysis and issues, enhanced with tables and charts.
- Effectively communicate to:
- Present policies, priorities, issues and concerns in a constructive way.
- Represent and promote the Division through presentations, team membership, consultation and other communication methods.
- Based on analysis and comparison of financial statements, budgets and other municipal data, provide information and identify areas where local governments may improve financial operations.
- Evaluate and communicate risks for potential areas of audit or review.
Provide Training and Technical Assistance
- Provide technical assistance to local officials, staff and others related to the preparation of annual financial reports, local government financial condition and fiscal stress
- Gain knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, Division policies and guidelines, accounting systems, financial analysis methods, opinions and laws and emerging issues and provide guidance and technical assistance to local officials, staff and others. All technical assistance should be appropriately documented and provided in a professional manner.
- Prepare and present training to internal and external stakeholders in person or through a virtual platform as assigned.
Respond to Data and Other Requests
- Respond to and manage requests for local government financial information from both internal and external customers.
- Consult with data customers about their data requests and identify the right product (s) to meet their needs. Also, respond to customers questions concerning the concepts and meanings of the data provided.
- Execute routine and other non-routine requests from management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to think independently
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills
- Strong knowledge of local government operations and municipal finance
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge and use of technology
- Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Additional Comments
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Brittany Pebler
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]
Division Contact
Jennifer Haviland
[email protected]
To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #04340-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to include a copy of any unofficial transcripts if there are educational requirements / minimum qualification substitutions for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.