Auditor 1 /Trainee (NY HELPS)

Duties Description Working under direction of an Auditor 2, Auditor 1 will perform the following duties:

1. Participate as a team member in planning and performing a full scope of

General IT and IT Access audits.

2. Participating in developing audit programs

3. Analyze data to establish an audit sample.

4. Perform analysis of data to support IT audit findings

5. Assist in audit review process and summarize meetings through minutes

6. Perform testing of controls and summarize findings using the five elements of

a finding

7. Collaborate on reporting audit findings

8. Develop clear audit workpapers that support the audit findings

9. Monitor open recommendations for implementation

10. Assess and evaluate IT processes for risks and make recommendations to

establish or strengthen IT controls

11. Assist the Auditor 2 with Teammate functionality. Provide IT support to Internal

and External Audit when needed.

12. Build and nurture key management and business relationships.

13. Drive IT audit initiatives, special projects, and improvement initiatives.

14. Perform any other audit related duties as assigned.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. HESC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum QUALIFICATION:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply and complete a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.*

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

Auditor Trainee 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.

Auditor Trainee 2 - 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 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*

• Substitution: A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

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.

Or*

• Substitution: 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.

55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55-B/C service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYS:

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to

eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C

• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in

professional development

• Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable

health

• Insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S.

Savings Bonds

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more!

NOTE: The hours of this position require working between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm.

TELECOMMUTING INFORMATION: Initially positions work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Auditor 1/ Trainee #4009" by the filing deadline on this notice.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.