Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/09/26
Applications Due: 09/19/26
Vacancy ID: 223353
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 $53764 to $85138 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
Duties Description Working under direction of an Auditor 2, Auditor 1 will perform the following duties:
1. Participate as a team member in planning and performing a full scope of
General IT and IT Access audits.
2. Participating in developing audit programs
3. Analyze data to establish an audit sample.
4. Perform analysis of data to support IT audit findings
5. Assist in audit review process and summarize meetings through minutes
6. Perform testing of controls and summarize findings using the five elements of
a finding
7. Collaborate on reporting audit findings
8. Develop clear audit workpapers that support the audit findings
9. Monitor open recommendations for implementation
10. Assess and evaluate IT processes for risks and make recommendations to
establish or strengthen IT controls
11. Assist the Auditor 2 with Teammate functionality. Provide IT support to Internal
and External Audit when needed.
12. Build and nurture key management and business relationships.
13. Drive IT audit initiatives, special projects, and improvement initiatives.
14. Perform any other audit related duties as assigned.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. HESC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum QUALIFICATION:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 and complete a probationary period.
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:
Auditor Trainee 1 - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
Auditor Trainee 2 - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses 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*
*Substitution: A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
Auditor 1 - A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and 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*
*Substitution: 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 a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.
55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55-B/C service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYS:
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to
eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in
professional development
• Initially positions will 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
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable
health
• Insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S.
Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more!
NOTE: The hours of this position require working between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm.
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 #4009" by the filing deadline on this notice.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
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 # 4009"by the filing deadline on this notice.
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