New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · 1 day ago
Auditor 1 (Tax) / Auditor Trainee 1 (Tax) / Auditor Trainee 2 (Tax) (Criminal Investigations Division) (NY HELPS)
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $67K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking candidates for the Auditor positions under the NY HELPS program. The role involves conducting audits, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and preparing cases for prosecution, requiring effective communication and technical skills.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct audits and examinations of taxpayer’s books and records to determine compliance with the various articles of the NYS Tax Law
Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Tax Law, Criminal Tax and Penal Law as well as Department and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) procedures and policies, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics practices and security and confidentiality rules
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and other Department staff, taxpayers and/or their representatives, and prosecutor offices
Develop and maintain skills in computer technology including operation of laptop computers, PCs, and various software and job-related applications
Travel frequently, including both local and overnight within and outside New York State and to locations not accessible by public transportation; and be able to perform field works in non-business hours if necessary
Carry computer equipment and case materials to various field audit sites, training classes, BCMS conferences, etc
Prepare cases for prosecution and assist prosecuting authority
Represent CID 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 disagreed cases; testify in Grand Jury and Trial in criminal courts
Conduct interviews of witnesses, taxpayers, or subjects under investigation with an investigative team
Perform various special assignments and miscellaneous tasks as requested
Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree including 24 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
Bachelor's degree including 18 credit hours in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 1 year of experience
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND 2 years of experience
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND CPA license in NYS
Meet the Trainee 1 minimum qualifications AND a Masters, including 15 credits in accounting/auditing/taxation AND 1 year of experience
Experience must be gained in any one or combination of the following: As an accountant/auditor with responsibility for the full range of professional activities involved in the review, analysis, and management of accounting systems, resulting in the rendering of opinions or recommendations on financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Activities restricted to bookkeeping or preparing tax returns are not considered qualifying
As an internal accountant/auditor with responsibility for conducting a full range of financial accounting/auditing activities for an entity. Activities limited to such duties as maintaining and/or auditing payroll records, accounts receivable or accounts payable are not considered qualifying
As an accountant with ongoing responsibility for the design, implementation, and review of accounting systems
As a professional staff member of a private accounting practice with broad experience in maintaining accounting books and records, completing financial statements, and preparing business and personal tax returns
As field auditor with a federal, state, or municipal agency, with the responsibility for performing comprehensive field audits to determine the compliance of individuals or businesses with the taxing jurisdictions laws, rules, and regulations
As an accountant/auditor principally engaged in the analysis and/or interpretation of tax law
Having a valid NYS license may be a condition of employment in this title, based on location
Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws
Employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check)
Company
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Our mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in the administration of the tax laws of New York State.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren Grasso
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Valerie DeBerry
Chief Human Resources Officer
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