Auditor I

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A major public transportation agency in New York is seeking an Auditor I to perform operational and technology audits. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in Accounting or related fields and have strong communication and analytical skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $74,162 and allows for teleworking one day per week. The role requires collaboration across various MTA departments and a commitment to professional auditing standards.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a degree in Auditing or Accounting with audit coursework.
• Approximately one year experience in financial/operational auditing desirable.

Aufgaben

• Perform assigned audit tasks under supervision.
• Prepare work papers summarizing research and data obtained.
• Discuss results of work with supervisors.
• Document findings developed during the audit.
• Support any work assignments required for audit department.

Kenntnisse

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical and business judgment skills

Ability to perform assigned audit tasks timely and accurately

Ability to interact effectively with departmental staff

Awareness of the COSO model

Familiarity with PC applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Auditor I role at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Posting number 13343.

Location: 2 Broadway. Employment type: Full-time. Salary: $74,162. Deadline: Until filled. This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.

Description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective

Auditors I and II perform assurance, operational, technology and contracts audits and develop audit recommendations under the supervision of the Director/Manager or Senior Auditor in accordance with MTA practices, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for Internal Auditing. They are exposed to various projects under different business units of the MTA and will be expected to perform general research work, conduct audit steps as laid out in the audit program, and any other support work on an as-needed basis. They are expected to perform work in a professional manner, which requires consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. They will develop a professional working relationship with clients and must be able to understand the client’s business operations.

Level I – Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Auditing, or Accounting with coursework including audit, or other related business or operational field. If the specialized academic training did not include audit coursework, the employee will also require one year of audit experience.
• Employee will utilize their knowledge of audit standards to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances in accordance with audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform assigned audit or segment of an audit under the direction of a Director, Manager, and/or Senior Auditors. This includes performing basic research work for more senior auditors, learning MTA practices on performing audits and interacting with various MTA departments to develop basic working understanding of their operations.
• Assist in the selection of audit procedures and in performing audit programs steps.
• Prepare work papers summarizing research and evidentiary data obtained to support conclusions reached.
• Discuss results of work with supervisors in a timely manner, including deficiencies found and recommended corrective actions.
• Document findings developed during the audit.
• Validate and ensure proper documentation is uploaded in the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) system to close the recommendations.
• A Auditor I should become aware of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model, which is the internal control framework of the MTA, and how it applies within the audit scope of work.
• Support any work assignments required to aid the audit department in its business objectives.
• Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and business judgment skills
• Ability to perform assigned audit tasks timely and accurately
• Ability to interact effectively with departmental staff
• Awareness of the COSO model
• Familiarity with PC applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, or other related business or operational field.
• Approximately one year experience in financial/operational/technology/contract type auditing through actual internal audit work or specialized academic training and/or related industry experience is desirable.

Preferred for the Two Levels Where Applicable

• Attainment of or in the process of attaining specific functional licenses or certifications in the area of specialty (CIA, CPA, CISA, COSO)
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (evenings and weekends). Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites. Per NYS ethics laws, certain disclosures may be required for policymaking positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.