Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAuditor 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS) - 21226

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $88970 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 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Administrative/Audit Services

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, 25th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Perform examinations and appraisals of accounting records and financial affairs, of public, for profit, and non-profit organizations and businesses to ensure that accounts are maintained in compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations and contracts.
• Perform research on the functions of the organization to be audited to determine purpose, organization, funds involved, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing its operation, including whether a Single Audit is due per federal Uniform Guidance.
• Review Single audit reports, including the accuracy of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and if deficiencies or findings are identified, share with programs responsible for funding to ensure management decision requirements are met timely, including the development of a corrective action plan.
• Apply professional accounting and auditing standards and practices to determine the ability of the organization to conduct its programs efficiently and effectively, determine whether it’s a going concern, and evaluate its internal controls and practices , comparing programs to those of comparable organizations, and noting any relative strengths or weaknesses.
• Assist in establishing the scope of audit by analyzing and determining areas for audit, and timeframe to be examined; assists in planning audit activities, including specific audit tasks, and the audit schedule.
• Participate in entrance conferences with representatives of the organization being audited to explain audit goals and methodology, and to gain access to records.
• Conduct financial and performance audits of Health programs, accounts, vendors, and grantees to ensure efficiency, proper internal controls, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, contracts, and grants.
• Perform various tests, reviews, reconciliations, and evaluations of accounts, claims, records, and procedures to ensure that transactions are processed appropriately.
• Apply professional accounting and auditing standards and practices to determine the ability of the organization to conduct its programs efficiently and effectively, determine whether it’s a going concern, and evaluate its internal controls and practices , comparing programs to those of comparable organizations, and noting any relative strengths or weaknesses.
• Analyze costs in comparison to comparable programs in terms of functions, equipment, and personnel utilization; utilizes generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards when conducting audits.
• Prepare working papers in compliance with audit standards to document audit scope and conclusions.
• Prepare narrative reports of audit findings and recommendation corrective actions that address the cause of each audit finding.
• Discuss audit findings with representatives of the organization and participate in exit conferences.
• When acting as the auditor-in-charge, leads other Auditors 1 and Auditor Trainees, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications: Must be a current state employee with one year of competitive permanent or contingent permanent service in a grade and title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

HELPS Qualifications:
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.

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 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 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.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, LC/A1/21226

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LC/A1/21226 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LC/A1/21226, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.