State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (SG-16), State Program Examiner Trn 1 (SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item# 03442

State Comptroller, Office of the; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the New York State Comptroller in Albany seeks State Program Examiners at Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and full-performance Examiner 1 to evaluate systems and procedures for compliance and efficiency. The role offers 37.5 hours per week with an initial 8-week on-site period and options for telecommuting thereafter.

Responsibilities include preparing audit work papers, documenting findings, and communicating conclusions with auditees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, computer science, economics, or related field
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for full-performance position)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with auditing expertise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software

Responsibilities

• Evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations
• Assess program efficiency and effectiveness
• Determine whether funds are utilized appropriately
• Prepare audit work papers and document findings
• Communicate conclusions with auditees

Skills

Auditing experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

The Office of the New York State Comptroller seeks State Program Examiners to evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations, assess program efficiency and effectiveness, and determine whether funds are utilized appropriately. The role involves preparing audit work papers, documenting findings, and communicating conclusions with auditees. Positions are available at three levels (Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and full-performance Examiner 1) in Albany, working 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for telecommuting after an initial 8-week restriction.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, computer science, economics, or related field
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for full-performance position)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with auditing expertise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software