Location: Albany,NY, USA
NY HELP Yes
Agency State Comptroller, Office of the
Title Auditor 1, SG-18, Auditor Trainee 2, (Equated to SG-16), Auditor Trainee 1, (Equated to SG-14), Item #07367
Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 25%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under NY HELPS Program:For appointment to the Auditor Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14) you must have: - A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.OR- A bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours. For appointment to the Accountant Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16) you must have:All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 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. For appointment to Auditor 1 (full journey level, SG-18) you must have:All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 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.Competitive Minimum Qualifications:You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. 70.1 Transfer:To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer, an individual must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title; AND a bachelor's or higher degree including 24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.To determine if you your current Civil Service titles is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level grade 18 position. 55-b/c: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Duties Description Conduct Audits of Employer / Bureau Compliance with Retirement and Social Security Laws, Rules and Regulations.- Conduct risk assessments to determine what areas are high risks or conduct targeted examinations in response to Executive requests. - Prepare an audit plan that outlines step by step methodologies for accomplishing the purpose of the examination. - Gain a thorough understanding of the laws, rules, regulations and policies that govern the issue. - Review employer's and bureau's current policies and procedures for compliance with applicable statutes and evaluate their compliance with laws related to the Retirement System. - Perform compliance and quality assurance activities that answer the questions posed by the examination. This may include obtaining payroll, personnel, banking and legal documents to validate membership, eligibility status, service crediting and benefit and salary determinations. - Inspect records to determine if transactions are properly recorded, documented, and authorized. Verify data and records. - Evaluate controls for efficiency and effectiveness. Identify weaknesses. - Ensure that salary and service reporting is consistent with laws and regulations. - Determine the status and extent of the problem, through interviews, document analysis and outside research. - Identify the causes of the problem and communicate with affected Bureaus in the Division to develop recommendations that are achievable and considerate of the impact on the employer, member and the retirement system as a whole. - Work with employers and members to improve the accuracy and completeness of their reporting. - Prepare reports of findings and recommend improvements to the employer or Division as appropriate to prevent any similar actions occurring in the future and identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Discuss findings with internal and external officials and recommend changes in procedures and systems needed. Facilitate the implementation of recommendations needing cross-bureau collaboration. - Provide technical assistance to law enforcement officials in conjunction with criminal fraud findings.Compliance Projects Develop plans of action outlining step-by-step methodologies for accomplishing the purpose of the project. Perform compliance activities that validate membership, eligibility status, service crediting and benefit and salary determinations. Gain a thorough understanding of the laws, rules, regulations and policies that govern the issue. Review internal or external party's polices and evaluate their compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to the Retirement System. Inspect records to determine if transactions are properly recorded, documented, and authorized. Verify data and records. Evaluate controls for efficiency and effectiveness and identify weaknesses. Ensure that the entity is providing accurate and complete data to the Retirement System. Determine the status and extent of the problem, through interviews, document analysis and outside research. Identify the causes of the problem and communicate with affected Bureaus in the Division to develop recommendations that are achievable and considerate of the impact on the employer, member and the retirement system as a whole. Work with employers and members to improve the accuracy and completeness of their reporting. Prepare reports of findings and recommend improvements to the employer or Division as appropriate to prevent any similar actions occurring in the future and identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Discuss findings with internal and external officials and recommend changes in procedures and systems needed. Facilitate the implementation of recommendations needing cross-bureau collaboration. Provide technical assistance to law enforcement officials in conjunction with criminal fraud findings.Investigating and Resolving Referrals Collect and log all referrals, complaints, tips and other correspondences to the Comptroller or Retirement Division regarding alleged wrong-doings. Assess and track each contact based on risk, impact, and cost to the System and its members. Prioritize and address each contact in order of importance and time sensitivity. If the issue can be handled by a Bureau or other internal operating unit through its normal operating processes, draft a memo explaining the issue and the proposed action and forward the issue to the appropriate Bureau official. Facilitate the handling of the issue and any corrective action if cross-bureau coordination is necessary. Follow up with Bureau officials after a reasonable time to ensure proper corrective action has been taken. Discuss findings with internal and external officials and recommend changes in procedures and systems needed. Facilitate the implementation of recommendations needing cross-bureau collaboration. Provide technical assistance to law enforcement officials in conjunction with criminal fraud findingsQuality Assurance & Special Projects Conduct risk assessments to determine what areas are high risks or develop plans of action in response to requests for compliance reviews. Work with Data Analytics Team to query and analyze system data to conduct quality assurance activities. These activities should validate the accuracy and completeness of Retirement System data including data on membership, eligibility status, service crediting and benefit and salary determinations. Identify the errors and the cause where possible. Facilitate corrective action among Bureaus to prevent any similar actions occurring in the future and identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Additional Comments Desired Competencies: - Be self-motivated, conscientious and accountable for accurate work product. - Ability to collect, analyze and draw accurate conclusions from large amounts of data.- Ability to assess and prioritize risk and develop ways to mitigate issues that could have a negative impact on the System, members, or employers. - Ability to explain detailed instructions, audit findings and audit recommendations clearly and accurately in written and verbal form. - Willingness to learn and take on new challenges. - Ability to work in a team and with customers in a professional and effective manner.- Demonstrate a professional demeanor in both positive and negative situations.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) ###-####. Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name David Heaphy
Telephone (518) ###-####
Fax (518) ###-####
Email Address ...@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to no later than September 25, 2024.Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access this job vacancy,copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. Reference Item #07367-OER-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division contact: Cara Davidson, ...@osc.ny.gov