Auditor Trainee; TAX) or Auditor ; TAX); CID Schenectady County On Site Position

Auditor Trainee (TAX) or Auditor 1 (TAX) (CID) – Schenectady County (ID222263) (Full Time - On Site Position in Schenectady, NY)

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance

• Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayer's books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law;
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Tax Law, Criminal Tax and Penal Law as well as Department and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and other Department staff, taxpayers and/or their representatives, and prosecutor offices;
• Develop and maintain skills in computer technology including operation of laptop computers, PCs, and various software and job-related applications;
• Travel frequently, including both local and overnight within and outside New York State and to locations not accessible by public transportation; and be able to perform field works in non-business hours if necessary;
• Carry computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc.
• Prepare cases for prosecution and assist prosecuting authority;
• Represent CID and advocate disputed cases at BCMS conferences and Small Claims
• Hearings; may participate at hearings as a witness for the Department to assist attorneys from the Department’s Office of Counsel in the resolution of disagreed cases; testify in Grand Jury and Trial in criminal courts;
• Conduct interviews of witnesses, taxpayers, or subjects under investigation with an investigative team;
• Perform various special assignments and miscellaneous tasks as requested; and
• Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.

• Having a valid NYS license may be a condition of employment in this title, based on geographic location.
• Work hours, travel, and telecommuting options to be discussed during the interview.
• Appointment to each level of the traineeship will depend on which minimum qualifications are met.

• Title:
  
  Auditor Trainee 1 (CID)
• Location:
  
  Schenectady, NY
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday
• Work hours:
  
  8:30am-4:30pm
• Salary: $53,764-$68,630
• Apply by: 09/05/2026
• Title:
  
  Auditor Trainee 2 (CID)
• Location:
  
  Schenectady, NY
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday
• Work hours:
  
  8:30am-4:30pm
• Salary: $59,994-$76,359
• Apply by: 09/05/2026
• Title:
  
  Auditor 1 (CID)
• Location:
  
  Schenectady, NY
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday
• Work hours:
  
  8:30am-4:30pm
• Salary: $66,951-$85,138
• Apply by: 09/05/2026

You must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business.

You must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and one year of experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation.

You must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and two years of…