Audit Specialist Position Available In New York, New York

Audit Specialist Iola Fund of the State of New York New York, NY Job Details Full-time $65,000 – $75,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPA Financial auditing Bachelor’s degree in finance Mid-level Microsoft Office Bachelor’s degree Accounting Business Administration Non-profit accounting Bachelor’s degree in accounting Bar 2 years Operational financial audits Full Job Description Interest on Lawyer Account Fund of the State of New York Funding civil legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers since 1984

Job Title:

Audit Specialist Employer:

New York State Interest on

Lawyer Account Fund Location:

New York, New York Date Posted:

June 25, 2025

Deadline:

July 31, 2025 About New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund Founded in 1983, with the strong support of the New York State Bar Association, the legislature created the IOLA Fund to provide additional financial support to civil legal service organizations that had been decimated by federal budget cuts. Today, the IOLA Fund helps low-income people in New York State obtain help with civil legal problems affecting their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, jobs, and access to health care. The IOLA Fund is a fiduciary fund administered by IOLA’s publicly appointed Board of Trustees. The revenue is held in the custody of the State Comptroller and, subject to government procurement rules, provides the funding for grants awarded by the IOLA Board of Trustees to non-profit civil legal services providers for the purpose of delivering civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers and for improving the administration of justice. IOLA grantees vary in size and focus, providing a myriad of legal services: direct representation, advice and counsel, pro se assistance, legal education, and referrals to low-income or otherwise disadvantaged individuals. IOLA grantees also provide legal trainings, engage in partnerships and community collaborations, and initiate impact cases that enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers. IOLA’s current five-year grant cycle awarded $562.5 million to 87 nonprofit organizations that provide legal assistance to people living across New York’s 64 counties. The Opportunity The IOLA Fund is seeking a skilled and collaborative Audit Specialist to join its trusted and mission-driven team. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Audit Specialist is expected to evaluate and monitor vendor performance, budgets, and compliance with policies and regulations. The role involves analyzing financial and operational data, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The essential functions of the Audit Specialist position include:

• Evaluate, develop, and help implement IOLA’s financial oversight processes to enhance vendor accountability.
• Perform audits of IOLA’s vendor contracts, including developing program steps to support objectives (e.

g., audit filters, audit programs, team processes), researching criteria (e.g., contracts, laws, rules and regulations, guidelines) and testing transactions to determine if the vendor complied with the applicable criteria. Obtain and review supporting evidence to determine if transactions are appropriate and free from fraud, waste and other abuse.

• Interview vendor representatives to obtain additional evidence, which may include determining how the vendor deemed transactions to be appropriate and gaining an understanding of the vendor’s internal controls.
• Prepare audit working papers, which include documenting meeting minutes, analysis and methodologies.
• Document audit results and recommended improvements (e.g., writing preliminary audit findings, letters, and audit reports).
• Discuss findings with vendor representatives.
• Assess program risks for planning potential audits.
• Work on audit research and other special projects.
• Assist in a variety of other areas supporting IOLA’s financial oversight work. Qualifications and Education Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, business management, economics, finance, or public administration..
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Well-organized with the ability to work independently and manage priorities under tight deadlines. Preferred Skills
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Prior experience with non-profit accounting or auditing.
• Knowledge of laws and policies that govern New York State government contracts (e.g., Guide to Financial Operations).
• Prior experience with NYS government systems (e.g., SFS). Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

$65,000-75,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

health and prescription drug benefits under the New York State Health Insurance Program (Empire Plan), Dental insurance, Vision Care, New York State Flexible Spending Account, NYS-Ride, life insurance, employee assistance program, New York State retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

• IOLA operates in a hybrid work environment.

Contact To express interest, please submit a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume to by July 31, 2025 . IOLA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. To learn more about IOLA Fund, please visit www.iola.org.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10017