Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/29/18
Applications Due: 06/19/18
Vacancy ID: 53725
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate Auditor (Open to NYS employees only), Box OP-1120/20617
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address Office of the Professions
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12234
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Auditor OR one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable on the Associate Auditor eligible list. Individuals who hold a Certified Public Accountant license are preferred.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $92,693 based on annual performance advances.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Professions is seeking candidates to fill the position of Associate Auditor in the State Board Office for Public Accountancy and Certified Shorthand Reporting, and Peer Review Oversight Committee. The Office oversees the licensing matters of Certified Public Accountants and Certified Shorthand Reporters; the registration of public accounting firms and continuing professional education sponsors. The incumbent of this position will function as the lead auditor of peer review reports submitted to the Office by registered public accounting firms and will be expected to work independently to establish the scope of work necessary to determine compliance with the mandatory peer review program and firm registration. This includes the accuracy and timely submission of the required documents and peer review reports. The incumbent of this position will function as the lead for compliance initiatives for the Office and will include: compliance of continuing professional education for licensees; determining scope of practice for licensees for individual licensing and registration purposes; compliance audits of certified public accountants’ registrations; and compliance audits of firm registrations. In conjunction with the Executive Secretary, the incumbent will also assist the Peer Review Oversight Committee in monitoring the peer review program in New York and will work closely with the State Boards, Peer Review Oversight Committee and the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) to further investigate those firms and individuals identified as potentially being in violation of statutes, rules or regulations. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Reviewing peer review reports that include negative findings and determining whether they should be forwarded to OPD for investigation;
• Contacting firms as needed for clarification and obtaining additional information to determine compliance with laws, rules and regulations; initiate investigations based on findings as appropriate;
• Staffing the administrative function of the Peer Review Oversight Committee and assisting them in their oversight of the mandatory peer review function;
• Evaluating compliance reviews of U.S. and State governmental listings that contains licensee and firm data;
• Overseeing the Senior Auditor and other board office staff that support the board office operations;
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of all licensing requirements for the Public Accountancy and Shorthand Reporting professions;
• Travel to attend meetings, conduct oversight, and hearings is required;
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be permanent appointment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 19, 2018 to opjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OP-1120/20617) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-5215
Fax (518) 486-5631
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12234
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 19, 2018 to opjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OP-1120/20617) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
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