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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleForensic Accountant/Auditor

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

One Blue Hill Plaza

City Pearl River

StateNY

Zip Code10965

Minimum Qualifications Candidates for the position of forensic accountant/auditor must possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and a minimum of a four (4) year college degree, either specifically in finance, accounting, or economics, or equivalent post-college work experience. Applicants should be proficient with spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Experience with statistical sampling is also a plus. A CPA is not required; the position qualifies for CPA accreditation purposes. Rating as a certified fraud examiner is a plus. Applicants will be considered for both entry-level and experienced assignments. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team is essential.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking forensic accountants/auditors for its Civil Enforcement Division in its Pearl River (Rockland County) to participate in complex fraud investigations in the healthcare industry, utilizing the New York State False Claims Act, Social Services Law 145-b, and the Executive Law, and, when appropriate, to support prosecution of crimes uncovered by such investigations. Many of our actions involve working with whistleblowers who file qui tam complaints and coordination with other state and federal civil and prosecutorial anti-fraud agencies resulting in large-scale recoveries.

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to work place diversity.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

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

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

120 Broadway

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10271

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. MFC/CED_PR_FAA_6021.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• Transcript if fewer than five (5) years post-graduate
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov