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
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