New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (NY HELPS)
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany, New York, United States
Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (NY HELPS)
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking an Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) to perform 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. Description Duties Description The duties of this position include: 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. 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. 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 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 Journey level, this will depend on what level the candidate is coming in at. 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.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking an Auditor 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax)/Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) to perform 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. Description Duties Description The duties of this position include: 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. 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. 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 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 Journey level, this will depend on what level the candidate is coming in at. 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.
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