AUDITOR/EXAMINER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

Company Description:



As Chief Fiscal Officer for the State, the Comptroller is responsible for managing and protecting the State pension fund (valued at $154.5 billion as of 3/31/07), auditing the spending practices of all State agencies and local governments, reviewing the New York State and City budgets, reviewing and approving all State contracts, and administering the State Oil Spill Fund.  We are recruiting individuals who want to join a team that is committed to excellence, a diversified workforce and accountability in government.


The NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) serves more than 4,000 local governments including counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts. Join the State Comptrollers team on the forefront of the growing field of local government auditing. Make a difference - play a role in safeguarding New York State taxpayers’ money!  The OSC Division of Local Government and School Accountability is currently hiring auditors in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Glens Falls, Albany, Newburgh, and Long Island.



Job Qualifications:
To qualify, you must hold a Bachelors degree and have taken 24 credit hours in accounting/auditing.  You may apply if you will fully complete both the degree and course requirements within 9 months.



Job Description:

Auditor/Examiner of Municipal Affairs - Assists in providing a variety of services to counties, towns, villages and school districts of the State.  Services include financial and performance audits conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, technical assistance, budget reviews, regional training and other consulting services. 


Highly Competitive Benefits, Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development:  Flexible work schedules; Pension; Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave; Domestic Partner Benefits; Tuition Assistance; Wellness Program; A Continuous Learning Environment; Significant opportunity for advancement to supervisory positions with commensurate salary increases; Extensive training and opportunity to gain qualifying experience necessary for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and other professional licensing.

 

How to Apply:  Email your resume to examiner@osc.state.ny.us  including Subject: MONBG-S08. Include all work experience, internships, overall GPA and accounting GPA, and any participation in community/college organizations or associations. To learn more about OSC and for information on additional opportunities, visit www.osc.state.ny.us EOE.