Office of Audit and Control
Auditor
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$59,110 - $83,550
Annually
This position involves professional auditing work in the Office of Audit and Control, including planning and conducting audits of city departments, programs, activities, contracts, and grants. The work includes evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, assessing compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies, and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and use of public resources. The incumbent prepares audit programs, performs audit fieldwork, analyzes data (including automated system data), develops findings and recommendations, and prepares written reports. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief City Auditor and/or Deputy Chief City Auditor, with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of professional judgment. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff as assigned.
Department:
Office of Audit and Control
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
No
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
A. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; OR
B. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) AND two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: auditing, accounting, financial analysis, budget development or oversight, program evaluation, internal controls, or operational review; OR
C. Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field and two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: auditing, accounting, financial analysis, budget development or oversight, program evaluation, internal controls, or operational review; OR
D. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four (4) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: auditing, accounting, financial analysis, budget development or oversight, program evaluation, internal controls, or operational review; OR
E. An equivalent combination of training and experience defined by the limits of (A) through (D) above.
NOTE: Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CGAP, CFE, CRMA, or CISA are strongly valued but not required.