State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (SG-16) State Program Examiner Trn 1 (SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item# 03272

Civicworks; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Albany, NY seeks a State Program Examiner for the Office of the New York State Comptroller to perform audits of state agencies and authorities, evaluating management effectiveness, program performance, and regulatory compliance.

Trainees receive structured and on-the-job training before advancing to full examiner, where they evaluate systems, prepare audit documentation, and assess whether funds are properly utilized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics, public administration, or related field
• For Trainee 2 or Examiner 1 positions: one to two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (depending on level)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional skepticism and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with audit software
• Strong interpersonal and team skills

Responsibilities

• Audit state agencies and authorities to evaluate management effectiveness, program performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and workpapers.
• Assist in assessing whether funds are properly utilized and internal controls are effective.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Professional skepticism

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

The State Program Examiner positions in the Office of the New York State Comptroller perform audits of state agencies and authorities to evaluate management effectiveness, program performance, and regulatory compliance. Trainees receive structured and on-the-job training before advancing to full performance level, where examiners evaluate systems, prepare audit documentation, and assess whether funds are properly utilized. Positions are located in Albany, NY with a 37.5-hour workweek and telecommuting eligibility after an initial 8-week restriction.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics, public administration, or related field
• For Trainee 2 or Examiner 1 positions: one to two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (depending on level)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional skepticism and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with audit software
• Strong interpersonal and team skills