Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (NY HELPS) Position Available In Westchester, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Taxation & Finance, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (NY HELPS) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 18 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $55141 to $85138 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8:30 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 4:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? Yes If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Westchester The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Mid Hudson Regional Office 44 South Broadway

• 6th Floor The city where the vacancy is located.

City White Plains The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10601 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Auditor 1 (Tax) performs on-site field audits and examinations of taxpayers’ books, records, and substantiating data to determine compliance with various articles of the New York State Tax Law. These duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayers’ books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of tax law as well as Department and Audit Division procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, taxpayers and/or their representatives both orally and in writing.
• Learn and maintain skills in computer technology. This includes the use of laptop computers, PCs, various software applications, and mainframe applications.
• Travel frequently, both locally and overnight. Must be able to travel within and outside New York State and travel to locations not accessible by public transportation.
• Must be able to travel with computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc.
• Represent the Audit Division and advocate disputed cases at BCMS conferences and Small Claims Hearings. May participate at hearings as a witness for the Department to assist attorneys from the Department’s Office of Counsel in the resolution of disputed cases.
• Participate in audit selection process.
• Meet the Department’s time and attendance rules.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must be reachable on the eligible list for this title and location under Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations. OR The selected candidate must be eligible for a 70.1 transfer under Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations. Special Minimum Qualifications for transfer to Auditor 1 (Tax): A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and six credit hours in finance, money and banking, economics, or business. OR If eligible via 55 b/c please provide a copy of your active letter of eligibility with your response. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the

NY HELPS

Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under

NY HELPS

will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.”

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Auditor Trainee 1 (SG-14)

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation OR
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business. Auditor Trainee 2 (SG 16)
• Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 1 year of experience
• OR•Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation Auditor 1 (SG 18)•Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 2 years’ experience• OR•Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND CPA license in NYS OR•Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 1 year experience•Experience must be gained in any one or combination of the following: 1.

As an accountant/auditor with responsibility for the full range of professional activities involved in the review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the rendering of opinions or recommendations on financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Activities restricted to bookkeeping or preparing tax returns are not considered qualifying. 2.As an internal accountant/auditor with responsibility for conducting a full range of financial accounting/auditing activities for an entity. Activities limited to such duties as maintaining and/or auditing payroll records, accounts receivable or accounts payable are not considered qualifying. 3.As an accountant with ongoing responsibility for the design, implementation, and review of accounting systems. 4.As a professional staff member of a private accounting practice with broad experience in maintaining accounting books and records, completing financial statements, and preparing business and personal tax returns. 5.As field auditor with a federal, state, or municipal agency, with the responsibility for performing comprehensive field audits to determine the compliance of individuals or businesses with the taxing jurisdictions laws, rules, and regulations. 6.As an accountant/auditor principally engaged in the analysis and/or interpretation of tax law. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Having a valid NYS license may be a condition of employment in this title, based on geographic location. Work hours, travel, and telecommuting options to be discussed during the interview. Appointment to each level of the traineeship will depend on which minimum qualifications are met. The salary listed is a range, starting from the Trainee 1 level and ending at the Auditor 1 Level, this will depend on what level the candidate is coming in at. This location is eligible for location pay, in addition to the salary range listed. New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Michaela Barnes The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-457-2900 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address External.

Application@tax.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street W.A. Harriman State office Campus, Bldg. 9 The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12227 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts for your Bachelor’s degree and if applicable, your Master’s degree. The transcripts submitted must include your name, the institutions name, coursework, credits awarded, the degree earned and date conferred to be accepted.

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