Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate Auditor (Open to NYS employees only), Box PIMS-160/00809
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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 as an Associate Accountant, Associate Examiner of Municipal Affairs, Associate Internal Auditor*, Associate Medical Facility Auditor, Employee and Training Fiscal Auditor 2, Senior Insurance Examiner*, State Program Examiner 2*, State Program Examiner 2 (Systems)*, or Tax Auditor 2 (Corporation) to transfer under §70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable on the Associate Auditor promotion list.
NOTE: 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.
*Candidates must show proof of at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing. Only courses containing the words accounting, auditing, or taxation are considered qualifying.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Audit Services (OAS) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Auditor. OAS is responsible for conducting audits of educational entities such as school districts, BOCES, not-for-profit organizations, and others located throughout the State that are regulated by or receive funds administered by NYSED. The incumbent of this position will function as the auditor-in-charge of audit assignments and will be responsible for the day-to-day activities involved in conducting an audit. Duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Oversee the audit process, including survey, fieldwork and reporting;
• Prepare specific audit plans indicating the scope of the audit, audit objectives, staffing requirements and estimated time required for the audit;
• Prepare detailed audit programs showing how the audit plan will be accomplished and assign staff to perform segments of the program;
• Meet with auditee’s representatives to describe the nature of the audit that will be conducted and establish the audit protocols;
• Advise the audit team of potential audit risks and techniques and approaches to be used during the audit;
• Assign staff to specific audit tasks and provide appropriate supervision and training to audit staff;
• Conduct audits based on approved audit plans and programs;
• Review audit working papers and reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance with audit plans and programs;
• Prepare audit reports, with findings and recommendations, for supervisory review;
• Notify the audit manager of audit progress and report any discrepancies;
• Meet with representatives of the auditee to summarize audit findings consistent with General Accounting Office guidelines; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent contingent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. This position requires approximately 30% overnight travel.
*Salary leads to $85,635 through annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by July 8, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (PIMS-160/00809) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by July 8, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (PIMS-160/00809) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!