Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHigher Education Services Corporation

TitleAuditor 1 /Trainee (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 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 PM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12255

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum QUALIFICATION:

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
• Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing, and completion of a two-year traineeship.
For Non-competitive Appointment to the Auditor Trainee 2- must also have:
Either 1. One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
2. A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

For Non-Competitive Appointment to Full Performance Level (Auditor 1) you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
2. A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
3. A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.
Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns..

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Auditor 1.

Eligible List Appointment to Auditor 1: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Auditor 1, please visit PCO- Auditor 1.

Eligible List Appointment to Auditor Trainee 1: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For PCO Select Titles eligible list minimum qualifications for appointment to Auditor Trainee 1, please visit PCO - Auditor Trainee 1.

Section 70.1 Transfer Auditor 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses to qualify for transfer.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Auditor Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses to qualify for transfer.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Auditor Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Auditor Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list AND possess the minimum qualifications outlined for Auditor Trainee 1. For more information about the minimum qualifications please visit PCO - Auditor Trainee 1.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing, and completion of a two-year traineeship.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Duties Description Internal Audits

Duties include but are not limited to:

Working under direction of and Auditor 2 and 3, the Auditor 1 will perform the following duties:

1. Participate as a team member performing a full scope of internal audits.

2. Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes.

3. Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes.

4. Define and implement audit methodology procedures, tools, work papers and all audit related documentation.

5. Align activities with HESC's internal audit strategy, goals, objectives as well as the objectives of the agency.

6. Build and nurture key management and business relationships.

7. Drive Internal audit initiatives, special projects, and improvement initiatives.

8. Perform analysis of data to support internal audit findings.

9. Assist in audit interview process and summarize meetings through minutes.

10. Perform any other audit related duties as assigned.

Additional Comments NOTE: The hours of this position require working between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

TELECOMMUTING INFORMATION: Initially positions work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

Please send resume and cover letter to resumes@hesc.ny.gov with the subject line “Auditor 1/ Trainee #3866" by the filing deadline on this notice.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone (518) 474-7556

Fax (518) 473-6685

Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12255

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send resume and cover letter to resumes@hesc.ny.gov with the subject line “Auditor 1/ Trainee # 3866"by the filing deadline on this notice.