IT Audit Associate (Entry-Level) – Hybrid

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & paid time off

Hybrid telecommuting up to 50% remote

Retirement benefits: NYS ERS

Job summary

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is seeking an Auditor Trainee/ Auditor 1 to support IT audits, develop audit programs, analyze data, and assist in reporting findings. The role focuses on planning, testing controls, and maintaining audit documentation.

The position offers a formal path under NY HELPS, with potential conversion to competitive status and a hybrid work arrangement in New York. Strong accounting or auditing credentials are required at entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or 24 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation.
• Master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation can substitute.
• Currently valid CPA license in New York State is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and performing a full IT audit scope.
• Develop audit programs and analyze data to establish audit samples.
• Perform testing of controls and summarize findings.
• Assist in audit review and summarize meetings through minutes.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Documentation

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation

Master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation

CPA license (NY)

Job description

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is seeking an Auditor Trainee/ Auditor 1 to support IT audits, develop audit programs, analyze data, and assist in reporting findings. The role focuses on planning, testing controls, and maintaining audit documentation.

The position offers a formal path under NY HELPS, with potential conversion to competitive status and a hybrid work arrangement in New York. Strong accounting or auditing credentials are required at entry.