Auditor

Dutchess County Office of the Comptroller 2026

Salary:

$82,461 This is a provisional position in the Dutchess County Office of the Comptroller. This is a professional position which involves responsibility for auditing financial accounts, records and claims vouchers, and for reporting audit results. Incumbents may be assigned to specific County departments or may be responsible for a combination of internal and external auditing functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Audit and Control or Senior Auditor with considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Although supervision is not normally a function of this class, lead responsibility for assignments may be made periodically. To view a complete list of job duties, click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field, which included or is supplemented by the completion of eighteen (18) credit hours in accounting and one (1) year of full-time paid professional accounting or financial auditing experience in maintaining or auditing a governmental agency double-entry general ledger, appropriation accounting or auditing, and the preparation or auditing of financial reports, or in maintaining or auditing a business double-entry general ledger, appropriation accounting or auditing, and the preparation or auditing of financial reports;

OR:

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field, which included or is supplemented by the completion of eighteen (18) credit hours in accounting and two (2) years of full-time paid professional accounting or financial auditing experience as described in (A) above;

OR:

(C) Completion of a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, which included or is supplemented by the completion of eighteen (18) credit hours in accounting and four (4) years of full-time paid professional accounting or financial auditing experience as described in (A) above;

OR:

(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A), (B), and (C) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

: Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain position.

FINGERPRINTING

: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant. Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package including 13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement. Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs Recruitment will be posted until 6/9/26.

An EEO/AA Employer Posted:

5/26/26