Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 11/30/18
Applications Due: 12/17/18
Vacancy ID: 61999

Position Information

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleAuditor Trainee/Senior Auditor

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Either 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Senior Auditor (G-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of sections 52.6, 70.4 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Duties Description The duties of the Auditor Trainee/Senior Auditor will include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Perform research on the function to be audited to determine its purpose, organization, and the applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing its operation
-Perform a risk assessment of the function to determine its objectives, risks and controls
-Assist in establishing the scope of audit
-Assist in planning audit activities, including specific audit tasks
-Participate in entrance conferences with representatives of the function being audited to explain audit goals and methodology and gain access to records
-Conduct the audit by performing various tests, reviews, reconciliations and evaluations of accounts, claims, records and procedures
-Ensure that transactions are processed and properly accounted for and effective controls are in place
-Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization in meeting its goals by reviewing program operations, comparing programs to standards or best practices; noting any relative strengths or weaknesses
-Evaluate the function being audited by comparing performance to contractual requirements and standards
-Prepare working papers to document audit scope, findings and conclusions
-Prepare narrative reports of audit findings and recommendations
-Discuss audit findings with representatives of the organization and participate in exit conferences

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications
-Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
-Excellent communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Word, Excel and Access
-Experience with data analytics software
-Ability to manage multiple priorities
-Ability to travel
-Holding one or more of the following certifications: CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CIDA

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strs.recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingIn order to be considered for this position you must complete an on-line application which can be found at https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com