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Job Overview

Title:

Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG‑18 / Auditor 2 (Municipal), SG‑16 / Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal), SG‑14 (NYHELPS) – Item #03815

Agency:
Office of the New York State Comptroller, State Comptroller

Salary Range:
From $53,764 to $85,138 annually (SG‑18 range)

Salary Grade: 18

Workweek:
Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Workday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Location:

333 E. Washington Street, State Office Building Rm 409, Syracuse, NY 13202

Travel Requirement: 100 % (generally within assigned Regional Office or work unit)

Telecommuting Allowed:
Yes (up to 5 days per pay period)

Compressed Workweek Allowed:
Yes

Assist in providing a variety of services to counties, towns, villages, schools and districts of the State, including financial and performance audits performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), technical assistance, budget reviews, regional training, and other consulting services. Examiners review annual financial information submitted by local government entities and analyze fiscal health. Auditors are expected to conduct interviews with local personnel, develop audit scope and objectives, gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings, and prepare written reports and recommendations.

Auditors also provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to local officials.

Competitive and non‑competitive qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program are as follows:

• Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal): Bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing.
• Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal): Either a Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing and one year of professional accounting or auditing experience; or a master’s or doctoral degree in a related field, including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing.
• Auditor 1 (Municipal): Either a Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing and two years of professional accounting experience; or a master’s or doctoral degree in a related field, including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing and one year of professional accounting or auditing experience.

Note:

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:

Eligibility under the 55 b/c program or the appropriate eligible list for this title, or eligibility to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Transfer Eligibility (Section 70.1):
One year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service in an approved title for transfer to SG‑18 requires service in an SG‑16 or above title; SG‑12 or above for an Auditor Trainee 1; SG‑14 or above for an Auditor Trainee 2.

Traineeship:
Depending on qualifications, a 1‑ or 2‑year traineeship may be required before advancing to the full performance SG‑18 position.

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient technology utilization
• Good organizational skills
• Team player
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

• State pension with vesting after five years of service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for converting accrued leave into health‑insurance credit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Paid holidays and time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• Committed continuous learning environment with informational brown‑bag sessions
• Wellness at Work programs
• OSC Mentoring Program for networking and skill enhancement

The Office of the New York State 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.

Reasonable accommodation is provided to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and hiring process should notify the Division of Human Resources.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.