Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hiring Auditor 1 (Abandoned Property), (SG-18), Auditor Trainee 2 (Abandoned Property), (Equated to SG-16), Auditor Trainee 1 (Abandoned Property), (Equated to SG-14), (NY HELPS) Item# 05943 in New York, Ne (2024)
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Minimum QualificationsDo 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 the NYHELPS Program:
For appointment to the Auditor Trainee 1 Abandoned Property, you must have:
A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.
For appointment to the Auditor Trainee 2 Abandoned Property, you must have:
A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing. AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
For appointment to the Auditor 1 Abandoned Property (SG-18), you must have:
A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing. AND two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
OR
A master’s or doctorial degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
For 70.1 or 70.4 transfer to an Auditor 1 (Abandoned Property), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.
To determine if your current Civil Service title 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 SG-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
Performs audits and reviews in accordance with applicable standards to ensure that holders are in compliance with the New York Abandoned Property Law.
Reviews the holder’s accounting and internal control policies and practices to evaluate the manner in which they report abandoned property
Audits the financial records as they pertain to unclaimed dividends, securities, bond interest, outstanding checks and others
Compares the holder’s reports of abandoned property with the results of the audit to determine whether or not all amounts have been reported and whether the amount due to the State has been properly computed and paid
Communicate with holders regarding audits and the Abandoned Property Law.
Makes the initial arrangements for the audit
Participates in exit and entrance conferences
Discusses the scope of the audit with appropriate officials from the business establishment
Discusses with the appropriate officer of the entity any questions relative to individual items being audited or as to the holder’s accounting practices
Provides verbal and written information to the entity concerning the application and interpretation of the Abandoned Property Law
Prepares appropriate working papers and findings to document facts regarding audits conducted.
Draws conclusions and makes recommendations regarding the audit
Prepares schedules of audit findings and submits a copy to officers of the entity for their further review and research
Prepares draft reports on the audit findings for review by the supervisor
Additional CommentsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with accounting and auditing practices
Experience using computers and software programs
Ability to compile data and produce reports based upon findings
Good understanding of professional protocols
Ability to work well in team environment
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 duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
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) 474-1924.
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.
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To begin a career with the New York State Comptroller's Office as a State Program Examiner Trainee, Auditor (Municipal) Trainee or Auditor (Abandoned Property) Trainee, you must within nine months of applying: Hold or will hold a bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines:Accounting. Public Administration.
The Office of the State Comptroller audits State and local governments to ensure that they use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers' Guides to Audits; and. the entire audit report.
Some of the reasons we select a taxpayer for audit include: Failure to file a return. Failure to report income or sales. Excessive credits or exclusions claimed on a return.
Don't ignore the audit request. If you don't respond, the state may adjust your return without your input. Then, the DTF will send you a bill for any additional tax due to the changes. Once you get to this point, making changes is much harder.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected that auditor and accountant jobs will grow 10 percent by 2026, and the median accountant and auditor salary stands at $69,350 per year. As in other professions, years of experience and valuable skills can increase an auditor's earnings substantially.
An officer or employee – cannot be independent – If those are appointed as auditors of the company, they cannot express independent opinion on the financial statements. These people have indirect relationship; hence they are not independent and cannot be appointed as auditor.
New York State Tax Law generally places a three-year statute of limitations on tax audits, beyond which the Tax Department may not audit without your written consent.
The estimated total pay range for a Auditor at Office of the New York State Comptroller is $62K–$92K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Auditor base salary at Office of the New York State Comptroller is $75K per year.
The first step to becoming an auditor is to obtain a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. This will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills in accounting principles, standards, and practices, as well as business, economics, and mathematics.
Get a degree in finance or accounting. Having a degree in finance or accounting is important for a career as an auditor because many employers list it as one of their minimum requirements. ...
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