Claims Quality Auditor jobs in Albany, NY

Kathy M. Sheehan Tatiana Diaz, Director Albany City Hall

Mayor Office of Human Resources
24 Eagle Street, Rm 301
(p) 518-434-5049

(f) 518-434-5269

Notice of Job Opening

Position: Auditor

Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the enclosed job

description.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is in the competitive class and will be filled

on a provisional basis pending the outcome of the civil service

examination.

Department: Office of Audit and Control

Number of Vacancies
1

to be filled:

$52,000 - $78,000 Annually
Rate of Pay:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule: Monday- Friday 37.5 hours/week

Application Deadline: Until Filled

All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov

to be considered for the job opening.

Residency Requirement: YES

Per City Code § 62-1, all individuals hired by the City of Albany

municipal government must be or become residents of the City of

Albany within 180 days of hire. Failure to move into the City shall be

deemed a voluntary resignation.

The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted on Friday, February 9, 2024

City of Albany

Competitive

Revised: 1/31/18

AUDITOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves technical

accounting work, thorough analysis of reports and/or financial data prepared including

responsibility for acting as principal assistant to the Chief City Auditor. The Auditor

works under the direct supervision of the Chief City Auditor and/or their Deputy.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) 

Examines and ensures financial records are accurate; 

Assesses financial operations and works to help ensure that processes run efficiently; 

Reviews accounts payable in accordance to contracts, purchase orders, budget and
invoices; 

Prepares audit plans for final approval by Chief City Auditor; 

Conducts audits of various procedures and accounting functions; 

Examines and analyzes accounting records to determine financial status of the City
and prepares financial reports concerning operating procedures; 

Prepares detailed reports on audit findings; 

Report to Chief City Auditor and/or Deputy about asset utilizations and audit results
and recommends changes in operations and financial activities; 

Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort,
extravagance, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management

policies; 

Reviews data about material assets, vehicles and expenditures to maintain equipment; 

Prepares documents and memoranda to document work at the request of the Chief
City Auditor and/or Deputy; 

Conducts and documents follow-up on prior audit findings and recommendations; 

Checks, enters and retrieves information in an automated system; 

May supervise subordinate staff, if directed by the Chief City Auditor; 

Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS: 

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budgeting, financial
reporting, accounting, auditing and operation evaluation; 

Good knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and the Standards for the
Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; 

Good knowledge of the practices and methods of organizational operations and
performance and statistical analysis; 

Good knowledge of the City’s auditing policies and procedures; 

Good knowledge of basic principles, tools and techniques of project planning and
management; 

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, verbally and in writing;

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by
work assignments; 

Ability to maintain objectivity and professional integrity in all circumstances; 

Good judgment; 

Tact and courtesy; 

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or
university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Public Administration, Business

Administration or a related field; OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or one
accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree

in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field and

two (2) years of auditing/accounting related experience.

Issued: 11/29/17

Revised: 1/31/18

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