Auditor

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs professional work in performing office and field audits of financial and accounting records in a municipal jurisdiction, department or contractor. The incumbent is responsible for solving a variety of auditing problems through the application of generally accepted governmental auditing standards, and the work requires independent judgment in solving technical auditing problems in accordance with those standards. Supervision may be exercised over a number of employees in the auditor trainee, account clerical and general clerical series. Work is reviewed by a professional or administrative supervisor through conferences and report critiques. *Does related work as required. Key Elements Of The Role : Conducts regular audits of agency or departmental accounts as a resident auditor or as a member of an auditing team; Verifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with prescribed audit procedures and examines for compliance with laws and regulations; Performs field audits of departmental, financial, and accounting records to insure compliance with legal provisions, uniform system of accounts and accepted financial administration; Observes and evaluates effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and controls; Prepares audit reports and makes recommendations for changes and improvements in accordance with findings; May supervise a number of personnel in the account clerical and general clerical series engaged in maintaining fiscal records. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role Salary Range: $54,392-$88,531 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twenty-four (24) credits in Accounting AND Two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor. IMPORTANT NOTES : Bookkeeping experience will NOT be credited towards meeting the above minimum qualifications. Possession of a New York State license as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as an accountant or auditor. Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Created: 2024-10-27