State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (SG-16), State Program Examiner Trn 1 (SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item# 03229

State Comptroller, Office of the; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Comptroller's Office seeks State Program Examiners to evaluate government systems and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations, assess program efficiency and effectiveness, and ensure funds are utilized properly.

The role involves preparing audit work papers, documenting findings, and participating in audit conferences. Positions are available at three levels (Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and full performance) based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, computer science, or related field.
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (SG-18) or one year (SG-16 with master's).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with professional skepticism and auditing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate government systems and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assess program efficiency and effectiveness and ensure funds are utilized properly.
• Prepare audit work papers, document findings, and participate in audit conferences.

Skills

Accounting experience

Auditing experience

Verbal and written communication

Analytical problem solving

Professional skepticism

Auditing skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, computer science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit software

Job description

The New York State Comptroller's Office seeks State Program Examiners to evaluate government systems and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations, assess program efficiency and effectiveness, and ensure funds are utilized properly. The role involves preparing audit work papers, documenting findings, and participating in audit conferences. Positions are available at three levels (Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and full performance) based on education and experience.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, computer science, or related field
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for SG-18 appointment) or one year (for SG-16 with master's degree)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with professional skepticism and auditing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills