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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) provides Workers Compensation Insurance to New York employers, and premiums are determined by employers' applicable payrolls. Premium auditors perform reviews of employers' payrolls, financial and other pertinent records, as well as physical operations, to verify reported payrolls and operations for specified policy periods. This is done in compliance with Workers' Compensation Insurance laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Auditors will need to apply professional accounting and auditing standards and principles alongside the Workers Compensation guidelines. These reviews are usually done in a meeting with the employer or a designate at their location. An employer may opt for a virtual interactive video conference where they provide records on their computer screen for the auditor’s review or choose to have the review done remotely by uploading all records to our secure site for the auditor to review and discuss with them thereafter. Appointees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.Please note that Travel Percentage listed is subject to change.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Auditor Trainee 1:• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible transfers to the trainee 1 level include, but aren’t limited to: Auditor Trainee 1 Tax, Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1, Accountant Trainee 1; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing or taxation; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree (in any areas of study) with proof of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses.For Appointment to Auditor Trainee 2:• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible transfers to the trainee 2 level include, but aren’t limited to: Auditor Trainee 2 Tax, Budgeting Analyst Trainee 2, Accountant Trainee 2; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree (in any areas of study) with proof of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR• A master’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.For Appointment to Auditor 1:• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible transfers to the journey-level title include, but aren’t limited to: Internal Auditor 1, Management Specialist 1, Senior Budgeting Analyst; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree (in any areas of study) with proof of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR• A master’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience as described above; OR• A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.Please note, candidates in a transferable title may also require the additional qualification of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. Please note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours. Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay and/or geographic pay. This position requires frequent travel, you are required to maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle while employed in this position.There is rarely any overnight travel. As it is a field position you are required to have a reliable vehicle as we do not provide one for you. You would be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate, currently $0.70 per mile for all business miles starting from the time you leave until the time you return home.Applicants who are eligible via 70.1 transfer may also need to meet additional special requirements to be eligible for appointment to the journey level title.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.Fringe Benefits: • Competitive Compensation.• Future Career Growth Potential. • Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals. • Paid State and Federal Holidays.• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. • Retirement Options. • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.NY HELPS Program: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) provides Workers Compensation Insurance to New York employers, and premiums are determined by employers' applicable payrolls. Premium auditors perform reviews of employers' payrolls, financial and other pertinent records, as well as physical operations, to verify reported payrolls and operations for specified policy periods. This is done in compliance with Workers' Compensation Insurance laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Auditors will need to apply professional accounting and auditing standards and principles alongside the Workers Compensation guidelines. These reviews are usually done in a meeting with the employer or a designate at their location. An employer may opt for a virtual interactive video conference where they provide records on their computer screen for the auditor’s review or choose to have the review done remotely by uploading all records to our secure site for the auditor to review and discuss with them thereafter. Appointees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.Please note that Travel Percentage listed is subject to change.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Auditor Trainee 1:• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible transfers to the trainee 1 level include, but aren’t limited to: Auditor Trainee 1 Tax, Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1, Accountant Trainee 1; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing or taxation; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree (in any areas of study) with proof of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses.For Appointment to Auditor Trainee 2:• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible transfers to the trainee 2 level include, but aren’t limited to: Auditor Trainee 2 Tax, Budgeting Analyst Trainee 2, Accountant Trainee 2; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree (in any areas of study) with proof of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR• A master’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.For Appointment to Auditor 1:• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible transfers to the journey-level title include, but aren’t limited to: Internal Auditor 1, Management Specialist 1, Senior Budgeting Analyst; OR• A bachelor’s or higher degree (in any areas of study) with proof of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR• A master’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience as described above; OR• A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.Please note, candidates in a transferable title may also require the additional qualification of 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. Please note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours. Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay and/or geographic pay. This position requires frequent travel, you are required to maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle while employed in this position.There is rarely any overnight travel. As it is a field position you are required to have a reliable vehicle as we do not provide one for you. You would be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate, currently $0.70 per mile for all business miles starting from the time you leave until the time you return home.Applicants who are eligible via 70.1 transfer may also need to meet additional special requirements to be eligible for appointment to the journey level title.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.Fringe Benefits: • Competitive Compensation.• Future Career Growth Potential. • Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals. • Paid State and Federal Holidays.• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. • Retirement Options. • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.NY HELPS Program: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Auditor 1 / Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
