ASSOCIATE AUDITOR (PROVISIONAL)
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Salary: $59,832.00 - $69,364.00 AnnuallyLocation : Audit and Control Department- City Hall Room 1225, NYJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: POSTINGDepartment: AUDIT & CONTROLDivision: AUDIT DIVISIONOpening Date: 09/10/2024Closing Date: 10/15/2024 11:59 PM EasternFee: $15.00RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the ClassThe incumbent to a position in this class performs professional auditing work involving the responsibility for planning, directing and supervising difficult field audits and investigations. Since assignments are usually general in nature, incumbents exercise independent and mature auditing judgment in carrying out established departmental policies. Difficult and unusual problems are referred to a supervisor for recommendations. Supervision is exercised over technical and clerical employees in the division. Examples of work (Illustration Only)TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES,Plans, assigns and supervises the pre-audit of expenditures in city departments;-verifies orders as to purposes and account allocations, the legality of purchases and the price thereof;-conducts field audits of departmental records;Directs and participates in the verification of payroll calculations, deductions and legality;Devises new and revises existing accounting records and procedures;Conducts special field examinations of books and records of private concerns in which the City has an interest by virtue of agreements, lease or contract;Reviews and maintains a record of any actions by the Common Council or by committees and agencies involving phases or field audit work;Assists in the pre-audit and field audit of County, State and Federal Grant programs;Operates personal computer for use of both word processing and financial spreadsheet software, including reviewing financial statements and reports;Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications PromotionalApplicants must have continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Senior Accountant or Senior Auditor for one year;IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING,Masters or Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university including or,supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and one year of full time supervisory,accounting or auditing experience (must present transcript at time of filing application).Open Competitive(A) Masters Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and one year of full time supervisory accounting or auditing experience (must present transcript at time of filing application);OR,(B) Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and two years of full time accounting or auditing experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity (must present transcript at time of filing application).Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience,requirements.Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE is defined as the art or system of keeping financial records. It is the recording, classifying, verifying and reporting financial data and presenting an analysis or interpretation of their significance. It includes the preparation of financial statements and schedules.AUDITING EXPERIENCE is defined as the art of confirming financial statements or documenting the veracity of financial data. It includes a critical review of financial records and documents and an appraisal of fiscal procedures and operations.Examples of ACCEPTABLE experience would be a full charge bookkeeper that is responsible for a full set of financial records including general ledger and all subsidiaries, Junior Accountant/Auditor and similar positions.Examples of UNACCEPTABLE experience are account clerical experience and experience limited to posting, maintaining, examining or preparing one or more of the following: voucher register, sales register, cashbook, insurance register, accounts-receivable ledger, accounts payable ledger, any other special journal or subsidiary ledger or experience preparing income tax returns.Additional Information FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThorough knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing methods, principles and practices;Good knowledge of the organization and functions of municipal government and financial practices;Ability to plan, direct and supervise all phases of a field audit to include supervision of the work and training of professional and clerical subordinates;Ability to perform audits on the internal control systems and cash disbursement system;Ability to analyze accounting records and draw logical conclusions therefrom, resolve problems and assemble reports;Ability to be trained in the operation of personal computer, data terminals, printers and CRT Terminals;Good professional judgment; integrity;Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day. Our offerings include:-Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)-New York State Retirement System-Deferred Compensation Plan-Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members-Flexible Spending Accounts-Liberal holidays & vacation-Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential