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AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

TitleCompliance Auditor (Albany)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $80138 to $98882 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 540 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Duties Description The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a Compliance Auditor to join its Compliance Audit and Review Unit. The unit is responsible for examining statutory filings and implementing the Commission’s Random Audit Program. The responsibilities of the Compliance Auditor will include conducting entrance and exit conferences with filers and filer representatives; preparing and presenting detailed reports on technical findings; serving as a technical expert in investigations; reviewing and analyzing supporting evidence provided by audit subjects to substantiate statutory filings; and traveling throughout New York state as necessary to conduct field audits.

Minimum Qualifications •A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or management, economics, finance, public administration, public policy, political science, or related field.
•Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and audit practices.
•Experience in either: (1) compliance auditing; or (2) program analysis; or (3) financial analysis and auditing.
•Ability to summarize and support technical findings clearly, both orally and in writing.
•An aptitude for critical analysis.
•Comfortable in conducting interviews.
•Exceptional spreadsheet skills. Knowledge of audit software and/or database software is a plus.
•Two years of accounting or program review experience.

Additional Comments The Compliance Auditor is entrusted with sensitive information and material, the confidentiality of which must be scrupulously maintained; the incumbent must exercise discretion in discussions and utmost care in handling sensitive materials to protect the confidentiality of matters before the Commission.

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

Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

Telephone (518) 408-3976

Fax (518) 408-3975

Email Address ethics@ethics.ny.gov

Address

Street 540 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to:

By mail:
NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207

By e-mail:
ethics@ethics.ny.gov

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