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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/30/21

Applications Due04/14/21

Vacancy ID85559

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleAuditor 1 (Municipal) - Item #03784

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 100%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address 333 East Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the Decentralized list for Auditor 1 (Municipal), exam #20-777 or reachable on the Auditor (Municipal) Trainee 1 list, exam #20-724 or be a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 to the Auditor 1 (Municipal), candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title allocated to grade 16 or higher and have 24 credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.

To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 to the Auditor 1 (Municipal), a candidate must:

1. Have one year of permanent competitive service allocated to grade 16 or higher.

2. Meet the open competitive minimum qualifications of the position, and

3. Have standing on the open competitive decentralized exam list #20-777

To be eligible to transfer under Section 70.4 to Auditor 1 (Municipal), a candidate must:

1. Have one year of permanent, competitive service allocated to grade 12 or higher, 2. Meet the open competitive minimum qualifications of the position, and 3. Have standing on the open competitive decentralized exam list #20-724.

Duties Description Audit Execution

· Conduct audit assignments in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Division policies and directives including the Comprehensive Audit Manual.

· Participate in entrance and exit conferences with local officials, contribute appropriate and accurate information as necessary and document meeting results adequately.

· Assist in developing audit scope, objectives and appropriate audit tests to sufficiently document municipal unit’s compliance with audit requirements.

· Conduct organized and focused interviews with local government personnel to obtain relevant operational and procedural information.

· Gather, analyze, summarize and sufficiently document information to complete each audit step in the audit program or checklist, applying technical and analytical skills to arrive at appropriate conclusions.

· Convey pertinent information to audit team members and work unit management and contribute suggestions and provide meaningful input during audit team and work unit meetings.

· Prepare written documents that are clear, concise, well organized, adequately summarized and use appropriate tone and grammar.

· Prepare assigned sections of examination/audit reports summarizing audit findings and developing recommendations that meet Division standards for quality and are written concisely and accurately.

· Ensure that audit work papers and examination/audit reports are appropriately cross-referenced to adequate and appropriate information.

Provide Training and Technical Assistance

· Gain knowledge of professional standards, Division policies and guidelines, accounting systems, opinions and laws and provide guidance and technical assistance to local officials when requested.

· Provide training to local officials and/or examiners at conferences, meetings and schools as assigned that presents acceptable and applicable content that is prepared and presented in a professional manner.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies

· Strong analytical skills

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills

· Good knowledge and use of technology

· Good organizational skills

· Team player

· Strong work ethic and positive attitude

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

Name Sara Burt

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address Recruit@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street 110 State Street, 12th Floor

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 April 14, 2021. Please reference Item #03784-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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