Overview
From $53,764 to $85,138 Annually
One Broad Street Plaza
Glens Falls, NY 12801
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.
*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
- 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.
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.
*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
- 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.
*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
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 ($53,764), Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal) equated to SG- 16 ($59,994), or full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 ($66,951) 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
Audit Execution
- Conduct audit assignments in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Division policies and directives including the Comprehensive Audit Manual.
- Participate in entrance and exit conferences with local officials, contribute appropriate and accurate information as necessary and document meeting results adequately.
- Assist in developing audit scope, objectives and appropriate audit tests to sufficiently document municipal unit’s compliance with audit requirements.
- Conduct organized and focused interviews with local government personnel to obtain relevant operational and procedural information.
- Gather, analyze, summarize and sufficiently document information to complete each audit step in the audit program or checklist, applying technical and analytical skills to arrive at appropriate conclusions.
- Convey pertinent information to audit team members and work unit management and contribute suggestions and provide meaningful input during audit team and work unit meetings.
- Prepare written documents that are clear, concise, well organized, adequately summarized and use appropriate tone and grammar.
- Prepare assigned sections of examination/audit reports summarizing audit findings and developing recommendations that meet Division standards for quality and are written concisely and accurately.
- Ensure that audit work papers and examination/audit reports are appropriately cross-referenced to adequate and appropriate information.
Provide Training and Technical Assistance
- Gain knowledge of professional standards, Division policies and guidelines, accounting systems, opinions and laws and provide guidance and technical assistance to local officials when requested.
- Provide training to local officials and/or examiners at conferences, meetings and schools as assigned that presents acceptable and applicable content that is prepared and presented in a professional manner.
Additional Information:
The Glens Falls Regional Office covers the counties of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Green, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills
- Good knowledge and use of technology
- Good organizational skills
- Team player
- 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
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To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #04233-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.