Auditor 1, Auditor Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-1028/00822

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking candidates for an Auditor 1 position in the Office of Audit Services. The role involves assisting in the conduct of audits related to external educational entities, preparing audit findings and reports, and reviewing financial documentation from various educational institutions. Responsibilities Serve as staff auditor on an audit team under the supervision of an auditor-in-charge and perform pre-audit surveys Participate in the development of audit plans and programs by reviewing relevant documents, records, and reports Participate in interviews of auditee staff to obtain required and necessary information for the conduct of audits Examine source documents used by auditees to obtain documentation needed to accomplish audit objectives Prepare written audit findings and reports, and recommend corrective action Assist in the review of requisite financial documentation submitted by school districts, BOCES, private schools, non-public colleges and universities and other subrecipients of federal awards Perform other duties, as assigned Skills Candidates must have 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 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 Candidates must have 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 Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Auditor 1 Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SALARY GRADE 16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law Candidates must also possess 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 Candidates must have 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 Candidates must have 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 Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: 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 It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligibility for various life insurance options. Company Overview The New York State Education Department is the department of the New York state government responsible for the supervision for all schools. It was founded in 1904, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is