Auditor 1/Auditor Trainee 1-2 (NY HELPS)

Minimum Qualifications Transfer :

One year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

A two-year traineeship (Auditor Trainee 1 & 2 NS Grade 14 and 16 and leading to Auditor 1, Grade 18) is available.

Open to the Public :

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* The minimum qualifications through the NY HELPS are :

Auditor Trainee 1 : A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

Auditor Trainee 2 : A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and one year of professional experience in accounting / auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and / or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.

A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting / auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and / or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles or a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.

Auditor 1 : A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of professional experience in accounting / auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and / or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.

A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting / auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and / or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles;

or a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.

This position may be designated 55 b / c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Duties Description Under the general supervision of an Auditor 2, performs research on the functions of the program, division or bureau to determine purpose, organization, funds involved, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing its operation.

Assists in establishing the scope of audit by analyzing and determining areas for audit, and timeframe to be examined.

Assists in planning audit activities, including specific audit tasks, and the audit schedule.

Participates in entrance meetings with representatives of the program, division or bureau being audited to explain audit goals and methodology, and to gain access to records.

Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, division or bureau in meeting its goals and priorities by reviewing, comparing to comparable programs, divisions and / or bureaus, and noting any relative strengths or weaknesses.

Evaluates the program, division or bureau being audited by comparing performance to contractual requirements and standards.

Analyzes costs in comparison to comparable programs in terms of functions, equipment, and personnel utilization.

Utilizes generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards when conducting audits.

Prepares narrative reports of audit findings and recommendations.

Discusses audit findings with representatives of OCFS and participates in exit conferences; and when acting as the auditor-in-charge, leads other Auditors 1 and Auditor Trainees, as required.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.