Auditor

Talentify; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Paid Time Off

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Suffolk County Government is seeking Auditors to conduct regular audits of agency and departmental accounts, verify receipts and disbursements, and perform field audits to ensure compliance with laws and accounting standards. The role involves evaluating internal controls, preparing audit reports, and potentially supervising clerical staff.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting credits and two years of accounting or auditing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 24 credits in Accounting.
• Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.
• Possession of NYS CPA license may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular audits of agency or departmental accounts as a resident auditor or as a member of an auditing team.
• Verifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with prescribed audit procedures and examines for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Performs field audits of departmental, financial, and accounting records to insure compliance with legal provisions, uniform system of accounts and accepted financial administration.
• Observes and evaluates effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and controls.
• Prepares audit reports and makes recommendations for changes and improvements in accordance with findings.
• May supervise a number of personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records.

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 24 credits in Accounting

Job description

Suffolk County Government Is Currently Seeking Auditors

Auditor Position Details

Key Elements Of The Role:

• Conducts regular audits of agency or departmental accounts as a resident auditor or as a member of an auditing team;
• Verifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with prescribed audit procedures and examines for compliance with laws and regulations;
• Performs field audits of departmental, financial, and accounting records to insure compliance with legal provisions, uniform system of accounts and accepted financial administration;
• Observes and evaluates effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and controls;
• Prepares audit reports and makes recommendations for changes and improvements in accordance with findings;
• May supervise a number of personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Salary Range: $54,392-$88,531

NOTE: The exam is "Auditor"

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

• Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting

AND

• Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Bookkeeping experience will NOT be credited towards meeting the above minimum qualifications.
• Possession of a New York State license as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.