Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/03/21
Applications Due: 12/17/21
Vacancy ID: 95140
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleAuditor 2 (Municipal) - Item # 04403
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $77770 to $98372 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Broome
Street Address 44 Hawley Street
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13901
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must currently be reachable on the Auditor 2 (Municipal) eligible list OR be eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
52.6 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a 52.6 title allocated to grade 21 or higher.
70.1 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title.
Duties Description Audit and Technical Report Development
· Edits, reviews, and/or rewrites drafts of audit reports and letters.
· Ensures organizational and grammatical correctness, logic, correlation of content and layout, and propriety of style and tone in compliance with the OSC and LGSA Style Guides. Ensures general readability and clarity. Ensures proper emphasis on important points; relevant legal interpretations and intent of report findings.
· Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies as outlined in the Comprehensive Audit Manual.
· Applies accounting and auditing knowledge to ensure audit reports accurately reflect all current statutes, regulations, governmental and municipal accounting and auditing standards and applicable guidelines.
· As necessary, discusses report content with the Auditor(s) who performed the audit to clarify issues and ensure all relevant audit finding information is included in the report.
· Individually tracks performance measurement data for each assigned report and letter.
· Proofs final copies of audit reports/letters and provides edits to the Publications and Communications Unit.
· Responds to report-related questions from regional office staff and managers.
· Discusses assigned audit reports with the Unit manager, chief and other Division staff as needed.
Preparing/Editing Other Division Reports/Publications
· Prepares and/or edits reports and other Division publications as needed. Such assignments have included:
o Audits and Oversight section of the LGSA Annual Report
o Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Report
o Various Local Government Management Guides
· Works collaboratively with other Division staff in the completion of assigned reports/publications.
· Participates as requested in special projects within the Unit, Division or at an agency-wide level impacting the Report Development Unit.
Assistance, Training and Communication
· Uses accounting, auditing and editing knowledge to develop training and reference materials related to audit reports as requested. The training material should accurately reflect all current statutes, regulations, governmental and municipal accounting and auditing standards and applicable guidelines as well as address issues faced by LGSA Auditors while developing the audit report.
· Provides periodic assistance to the Unit Manager by compiling and distributing weekly internal communications on reports to be processed/released.
· Assists in miscellaneous related assignments which could include:
o Preparing and/or reviewing executive correspondence,
o Responding to requests for information on Services Branch audit activity (e.g., number of audits released, number of fraud audits performed, etc.)
o Participating in other assignments that may be requested.
Supervision - Supervision of other staff is generally not required but reviewing work of others (Grade 18 up to Deputy Comptroller) is necessary to ensure accuracy and appropriateness in our audit reports.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Desired Competencies
· Ability to think and work independently
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Strong analytical skills
· Knowledge of local government operations
· Knowledge of governmental accounting
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills
· Strong leadership skills
· Knowledge and use of technology, including Word and Excel
· Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
· Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Sara Burt
Telephone (518) 474-1924
Fax (518) 486-6723
Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street 110 State Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.ny.gov no later than December 17, 2021. Please reference Items # 04403-GOER-SAB when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.
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