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AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleAuditor Trainee

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $45214 to $56466 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications You must take and pass a civil service examination in order to be considered for this position.
A Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses. NOTE: courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of the an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit
hours.

Duties Description The incumbent will perform systematic examinations and appraisals of the System's records and operations to provide assurance that transactions, accounts and operations:
- Comply with governing laws, rules, and regulations
- Are managed efficiently and effectively within a system of sound and rational internal controls
- Provide reliable information.
These activities require the application of professional accounting and auditing standards and principles.

Preferred Skills/Expertise

-Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
- Knowledge of statistical sampling methods
- Proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Word, Excel and Access.
- Ability to utilize computer assisted audit techniques to solve specific problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
-Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Commitment tp providing exceptional customer service
- Holding, or a willingness to pursue, valid professional certifications by examination
(e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CIDA, CCSA)

Additional Comments The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) offers a unique employment opportunity. Located in Corporate Woods, our facility features a modern office building surrounded by a natural environment. Direct access to our site via Exit 5A of Interstate 90 affords convenient centralized access to all points in the Capital District.

We stress the value of professional development and offer both on the job and formal training and development opportunities. Some of the advantages our employees enjoy include an on-site dining facility, the opportunity for flexible work hours and ample free parking directly adjacent to our building.

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

Name Human Resources Department

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for a position for which you are qualified, please visit the NYSTRS homepage, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About NYSTRS and then Employment Opportunities. You will find a link to our employment application there. Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.

Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by e-mail to strsrecruitment@nystrs.state.ny.us.