• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or management, economics, finance, public administration, public policy, political science, or related field.
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and audit practices.
• Experience in either: (1) compliance auditing; or (2) program analysis; or (3) financial analysis and auditing.
• Ability to summarize and support technical findings clearly, both orally and in writing.
• An aptitude for critical analysis.
• Comfortable in conducting interviews.
• Exceptional spreadsheet skills. Knowledge of audit software and/or database software is a plus.
• Two years of accounting or program review experience.

The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a Compliance Auditor to join its Compliance Audit and Review Unit. The unit is responsible for examining statutory filings and implementing the Commission’s Random Audit Program. The responsibilities of the Compliance Auditor will include conducting entrance and exit conferences with filers and filer representatives; preparing and presenting detailed reports on technical findings; serving as a technical expert in investigations; reviewing and analyzing supporting evidence provided by audit subjects to substantiate statutory filings; and traveling throughout New York state as necessary to conduct field audits.

The Compliance Auditor is entrusted with sensitive information and material, the confidentiality of which must be scrupulously maintained; the incumbent must exercise discretion in discussions and utmost care in handling sensitive materials to protect the confidentiality of matters before the Commission.