Audit and Compliance Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's DSNY is seeking an Audit and Compliance Analyst to join the Bureau of Commercial Waste. The role involves audits related to the Commercial Waste Zone program with possible site visits.

Responsibilities include developing audit plans, preparing workpapers and reports, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance and timely corrective actions. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a JD from a law school.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in budget/financial areas or related fields.
• Associate degree plus four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in related areas.
• Four-year high school diploma plus six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in related areas.
• Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the auditee's compliance with contract terms, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in surveys and research activities for audits or special projects.
• Develop and complete plans detailing procedures to meet audit objectives.
• Prepare workpapers, memos, and reports reflecting audit activities and findings.
• Collaborate with other units to ensure professional operations.
• Assist Audit Supervisor in corrective action plans and status updates; perform related work.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Research

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/accounting/public administration/related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate degree + 4 years relevant experience

High school diploma + 6 years relevant experience

Education/experience equivalent mix

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. Under Local Law 199 of 2019, the Department of Sanitation is required to implement a program known as Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ), which transfers the regulation of private waste haulers to the Department of Sanitation.

Job Description

DSNY is seeking an Audit and Compliance Analyst to join the Bureau of Commercial Waste. The successful candidate will conduct audits and other reviews related to the Department's Commercial Waste Zone program. When warranted, site visits may be required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess the auditee's compliance with Commercial Waste Carter contract terms, laws, rules, and regulations;


• Participate in the conduct of surveys and other research activities for audits, reviews or special projects;


• Develop and complete plans detailing procedures to meet audit objectives timely;


• Prepare workpapers for audits and special projects, including spreadsheets, interview write-ups, memos, letters, and reports that reflect audit activities and findings;


• Collaborate with other units in the Bureau to ensure operations are conducted in a professional manner;


• Assist the Audit Supervisor in developing and following up on corrective action plans and preparing periodic audit status updates; and, perform related work as directed.

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Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.